Leidos

Principal Data Scientist

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead the technical execution of data science projects, from problem formulation and data exploration to model development, validation, and deployment.
  • Apply advanced techniques, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis, to extract actionable insights from large and complex datasets.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and domain experts to understand business needs, define technical requirements, and translate them into data science tasks.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data scientists on advanced analytics, machine learning techniques, and best practices.
  • Ensure the quality, rigor, and scalability of data science solutions, adhering to trusted and responsible AI principles.
  • Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences to drive data-driven decision-making.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and AI & ML, and champion their adoption to solve new and challenging problems.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 12+ years of experience as a data scientist, OR a Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience taking data science projects or significant project modules from conception to deployment.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R and extensive experience with common data science libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • A solid foundation and demonstrated expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and experimental design.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
data sciencemachine learningpredictive modelingstatistical analysisPythonRpandasscikit-learnTensorFlowPyTorch
Soft skills
technical guidancementorshipcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem formulationdata-driven decision-making