Lead Data Scientist

Description

Gray Analytics is looking for a Lead Data Scientist contingent upon contract award. Within this position you will

• Leverage the very latest machine learning and AI technologies to
• analyze large, complex data sets,
• produce predictive models based on historical data and analysis,
• and develop effective visualizations to highlight key data findings and patterns
• Evaluate AI tools and integrations using Responsible AI (RAI) guidance
• Analyze complex datasets to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization and automation
• Assist in collecting, processing, and analyzing data from various sources
• Develop and maintain data engineering solutions and visualizations, including data pipelines and dashboards
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams to identify data-driven solutions for business problems
• Lead other data scientists in developing predictive models and algorithms
• Create and maintain data documentation and reports
• Mentor and develop senior and junior data scientists
• Work closely with executive leadership to align data science initiatives with business objectives

Requirements

• Ph.D. or master's degree: in data science, computer science, statistics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience: in data analysis, data mining, or related field, with a focus on Federal customers
• Advanced proficiency: in programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience: with cloud computing platforms like AWS or Azure
• Strong leadership: and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written: and verbal communication skills
• Ability: to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail: and accuracy
• Experience: with big data technologies and cloud computing platforms
• Experience: with a wide array of data types, transformation methods, and databases
• Strong critical thinking:, problem-solving, and communication abilities
• Resident: of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the North Alabama area
• Must be a US citizen: and be able to obtain a secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with applying physics models to large datasets
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), jet interaction, or similar concepts
• Strong programming and software development experience
• Strong familiarity with process automation
• Experience applying AI/ML technologies and Generative AI (e.g., Large Language Models (LLMs)) and integrating these technologies
• Experience with optimization solvers and OR tools (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, R, SAS, SPSS, Minitab)
• Experience with statistics and applied machine learning (regression analysis, time series, probabilistic models)
• Experiential knowledge of applying classification and prediction algorithms (e.g., K-nearest neighbor, SVM, gradient boosting, neural networks, decision trees, and K-means clustering)
• Experiential knowledge of applying classical statistical techniques (e.g., dimensionality reduction (principle component and factor analysis), conducting hypothesis testing, testing for significance, and ANOVA/MANOVA)
• Experience developing and maintaining data pipelines and MLOps
• Experience developing dashboards
• Experience with Agile software development methodology
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency or other DoD organizations