Senior Data Scientist

Job title: Senior Data Scientist Client: State client (Federal) Location: Onsite Woodlawn, Maryland (Onsite – 5 Days/Week) Position Type- Contract Clearance Requirement Selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. ⸻ Need expert in Python, AI, ML Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist with strong expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience developing scalable AI/ML solutions using Python and modern NLP frameworks while working with large, real-world datasets. This role requires a highly motivated self-starter who can independently analyze complex business problems, build intelligent data solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deploy cloud-native AI applications on AWS. ⸻ Key Responsibilities • Automated the generation of high-volume SUBFIT and FLEETFITT reports using RMarkdown, knitr, and Python, cutting manual reporting effort by over 60% and improving consistency. • Performed statistical analyses to uncover trends, anomalies, and performance insights across Navy units, supporting strategic assessments and readiness forecasting. • Built scalable data pipelines in Python and R using pandas, dplyr, and numpy to process large Navy operational datasets, reducing processing time by 40%. • Design and deploy interactive dashboards and visualizations using ggplot2, Shiny, and matplotlib, enabling stakeholders to explore key metrics and insights in real time. • Summarized analytical findings into readiness reports and briefing materials for senior leadership, helping inform resource allocation and mission planning decisions. • Partnered with data scientists, psychologists, and program managers to align pipeline development and reporting automation with evolving operational requirements. ⸻ Required Technical Skills Programming & Data Analysis Python SQL Pandas NumPy Matplotlib Git Natural Language Processing Natural Language Processing (NLP) NLTK spaCy Regular Expressions Text Annotation Tools Semantic Frameworks AI / Machine Learning Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) TensorFlow PyTorch Scikit-learn Supervised & Unsupervised Machine Learning Model Training, Evaluation & Optimization ML Deployment MLOps LLMOps DevOps Python Pipelines Cloud & Data Engineering Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon EC2 Apache Spark Apache Airflow Semantic Search Databases SQL Server Oracle DB2 PostgreSQL MySQL SQLite Hadoop Flat Files ⸻ Required Soft Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyze complex datasets and provide actionable recommendations. Experience communicating technical findings to executive leadership. ⸻ Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Federal or State Government IT projects. Industry experience in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence. Experience with Hadoop ecosystem technologies including Spark, Hive, and Impala. Experience working in analytical research environments. Experience with GPU programming using CUDA. Experience with Mathematica. Experience with markup languages such as HTML and LaTeX. Experience applying NLP techniques for anomaly detection. Experience with Azure ML. ⸻ Work Authorization & Additional Requirements Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be willing to work onsite in Woodlawn, MD, five days per week. Strong communication skills are required for interaction with technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership Regards, Ashraf Email: ashraf@compestsolutions.com D: 647-660-7562