Sr. Data Scientist

Sr. Data Scientist | 100% Remote | Contract We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to support a cutting-edge proof-of-concept focused on leveraging natural language processing and advanced machine learning techniques to enhance child intake processes within a government agency. This role requires deep expertise in data modeling, algorithm development, and system integration, supporting initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children through innovative technological solutions. Key Responsibilities • Designs and establishes a comprehensive development framework for executing technical tasks within the proof-of-concept project, including milestones, deliverables, and risk management strategies. • Participates in critical discussions on current intake workflows, decision-making processes, and resource allocation to identify process shortcomings and inform technological enhancements. • Leads the development of a new intake approach utilizing natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, identifying functional components and evaluating their impact on system performance and outcomes. • Conducts architectural and computational trade-off evaluations for functional modules, considering risks related to technical feasibility, scheduling, and security, and documents the final approach for transparency. • Creates and leads design reviews, evaluating functional designs for effectiveness in addressing intake process issues, impact on children and resources, and compliance with security and data governance standards. • Oversees the implementation of the proof-of-concept prototype, including conducting weekly status updates, gate reviews, and providing guidance to mitigate risks and resolve technical barriers. • Supports conference room demonstrations, showcasing how the prototype improves child outcomes and reduces resource utilization, capturing stakeholder feedback. • Contributes to developing a technology integration roadmap that aligns with the State’s existing infrastructure and future strategic goals. • Participates actively in Agile development processes to facilitate project success. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related field. • Experience in US Federal Government data science programs requiring TS/SCI clearance. • Proven data engineering expertise, capable of processing and analyzing large-scale datasets exceeding 700 million records with optimized performance. • Demonstrable experience working with CCWIS data attributes and predicting child welfare outcomes through statistical and machine learning models. • Extensive knowledge of statistical algorithms, machine learning, and adaptive systems. • Proven experience designing and implementing machine learning algorithms from initial concept to deployment. • Ability to evaluate and make technical trade-offs among different algorithms based on error metrics, computational efficiency, and scalability. • Successful history of developing decision-making systems that incorporate stochastic inputs and human decision processes. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with geospatial data, pattern-of-life analysis, or social network modeling. • Prior participation in government data science initiatives involving classified or sensitive data. • Strong understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance requirements related to sensitive data. • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and scalable data processing frameworks. • Experience in translating complex social processes into computational models for decision support. About Delphi-US - Peacemakers In The Talent War Delphi-US is a national IT Services firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. Delphi attracts our nation's best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and positions our nation's finest employers to further their competitive advantages. Delphi's core technical focus includes Data Sciences & Analytics, Modern AI/ML Model Monetization, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, ERP Rescue; serving domains from sensitive national energy sectors to critical financial services, biomed, life sciences & pharma, major government & municipal institutions, and much of the USA's Fortune 500 corporations. Delphi Associates are deployed on critical IT Projects where their consultative business acumen, comprehensive technical expertise, and committed service mission drives our client's success. Our proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process results in higher qualified project teams, custom curated for our client's specific technical & functional goals. We are supremely experienced, friendly, professional, and ready to advocate on your behalf. Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations, a track record of project success and we deliver lasting results. 6019