Data Scientist (TS/SCI cleared) Jobs
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Data Scientist (TS/SCI cleared) Jobs
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About the role
Job Opportunity at APLAre you passionate about building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development? Do you value working in a creative and collaborative environment? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. The Threat Analytic Systems (QAI) Group is seeking engineers, scientists, and developers with a curiosity and drive for learning who can translate advanced technologies into mission impact. At APL we make critical contributions to our nation's critical challenges, and we do so in a collaborative and dynamic environment that cultivates curiosity, innovation, and creativity. We are looking for candidates with strong fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic mission space. As a member of our team, you will: Develop, evaluate, and improve technical approaches to challenging, non-routine problems involving artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML), data science, and related technologies Design and contribute to prototype software that gathers, processes, and analyzes data from sources ranging from the open web to authoritative ontologies and knowledge graphs Research, explore, and develop innovative techniques and technologies in the field of artificial intelligence Assess the strengths, limitations, and tradeoffs of technical approaches and help teammates and sponsors understand how to improve, extend, or adapt them to new problems Communicate ideas, methods, and results clearly through papers, presentations, and discussions with technical staff, leadership, and government decision makers
Qualifications:
You'll meet our minimum requirements if you have: BS or BA in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fieldExperience applying AI/ML, natural language processing (NLP), statistical analysis, or related technical fields to real-world problemsExperience developing reliable software (Python preferred), with the ability to contribute to shared code bases using sound software-engineering practices Comfort working from loosely defined or high-level requirements Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to manage priorities across multiple dynamic projects supporting evolving national security needs Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas to audiences with varied technical backgrounds Hold an active TS/SCI level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering fieldExperience designing and developing AI/ML approaches for interdisciplinary problemsExperience architecting, implementing, and testing prototype software intended for sustained use by a team Experience communicating technical findings and recommendations to sponsors, leadership, or other decision makers The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
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