Machine Learning Data Scientist
At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at Blue Sky Innovators. Chantilly · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $135,000–$232,000 across the United States.
Blue Sky Innovators has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
aimlroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Use AI and machine learning to spot complex patterns that help predict object behavior
- Combine automated workflows, AI methods and analyst expertise to improve discovery quality and speed
- Build and prototype AI algorithms and software tools, then maintain existing analysis tools
- Analyze varied datasets by retrieving, processing, combining and visualizing information
- Develop methods that use object-track data, text reports and other datasets together or separately
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics or another listed field
- At least five years of work experience and hands-on implementation of machine-learning models or text-mining algorithms
- You can work with domain experts to build tools for research questions and explain technical work to nontechnical audiences
- You qualify for Top Secret/SCI eligibility
Who this fits
This mid-level, full-time role is based onsite in Chantilly. It suits someone comfortable working independently and with a team, learning unfamiliar technologies and applying strong analytical judgment.
From the employer
We deliver insight to operations: Through technological insight we make new capabilities possible and are committed to transitioning technology fully to operations. Our insights gained from operational interaction further fuels our technology development efforts.
Our team is comprised of experienced professionals with diverse technical backgrounds from across the DoD, Intelligence, and Commercial worlds. Through technological insight we make new capabilities possible and are committed to operationalizing the state-of-the-art.
The candidate will be responsible for supporting a team of AI/ML staff and Data Scientists in the following tasks:
Leveraging AI/ML techniques and solutions to identify complex patterns for predicting object behavior
Increasing the efficiency and quality of the discovery process by tightly integrating automated processes, AI/ML techniques and human SME/analyst expertise
Develop and prototype AI algorithms and software tools
Enhance and maintain current analysis tools, including automation of current processes using AI/ML algorithms
Conduct quantitative data analysis using a variety of datasets, including developing retrieval, processing, fusion, analysis, and visualization of various datasets
Develop techniques that make use of both digital object track data, text-based reporting, and a variety of other data sets both in a silo and in a fused environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields
A minimum of five years' working experience
Hands-on experience implementing Machine Learning models and/or Text Mining Algorithms.
Ability to work closely with Domain experts to develop tools/algorithms needed to answer research questions in their studies
Excellent Communication Skills (with the abilty to explain developed tools and ML algorithms to a non-technical audience)
Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems
Strong analytic, inferencing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
Self-starter with ability to work both independently and with a team
Top Secret/SCI eligibility
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.