Data Scientist - DoD

Data Scientist - DoD Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Data Scientist for our client’s project near the Silver Spring, MD / DC area. The position is setup as a 2-month contract (possibly longer) opportunity with competitive pay. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile government project with a highly respected company known for its great work culture. Responsibilities: Support the development and implementation of data marts, data structures, functions, data warehouse fact & dimension tables, views, and indexes Support writing complex SQL queries and SQL performance tuning Experience working with SOAP and RESTful Web service Experience developing web-based solutions using HTML, CSS, Javascript, JSON Utilize advanced business intelligence skills. Proficiency and application experience in data architecture, data visualization, and reporting Conduct data model reviews with project team members. Capture technical metadata through data modeling tools Gather analyst requirements, create, organize, and use data stores, create and use indexes, create and use data documents, and optimize the ability to query and retrieve required data Support the review and provide input on Business Rules Document(s) Document all scripts used for extracting/processing data Qualifications: 6+ years of practical data science experience Bachelor’s Degree required Strong mathematical/statistics background with ability to understand algorithms and methods from a mathematical viewpoint and an intuitive viewpoint) Federal/Military programming or project exposure Understanding and experience in a broad range of database competencies Experience assessing impacts of legacy systems and addressing data related problems of system integration and compatibility Experience defining an overall data architecture as it relates to task goals during the analysis, design, planning phases and implementation of each project Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Strong data extraction and processing Experience within the domain of population health Ability to assist in writing complex SQL queries and SQL performance tuning Experience working with SOAP and RESTful Web service Experience developing web-based solutions using HTML, CSS, Javascript, JSON Working knowledge of industry W3C and standards, such as RDF, RDFs, OWL, XML Strong understanding of data structures and modeling Experience modeling reporting marts/layers for multiple BI Tools Must be a U.S. citizen and have DoD security clearance Must possess and maintain Security + Certification • • • Qualified Candidates Should Apply Now • • • Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D200