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# SME III Data Scientist

- **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Data Visualization, Query Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models, Matplotlib, Plotly
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghipe3

## About the Role

+ Fifteen (15) years' experience as a data scientist.

 + Fifteen (15) years' experience with expert-level proficiency in data science programming languages such as Python and/or /Strong experience with data querying languages (e.g., Structured Query Language (SQL)) and working with large-scale datasets.

 + Fifteen (15) years' experience with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience in developing and deploying machine learning models.

 + Demonstrated specific, hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) is required.

 + Fifteen (15) years' experience with a mastery of statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, regression, classification, and clustering techniques.

 + Ten (10) years' experience using data visualization libraries and platforms (e.g., 16 Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau) to create impactful reports and dashboards.

 + Ten (10) years' experience managing the entire data science project lifecycle: from problem definition and data collection to model deployment and communication of findings.

Education:

 + Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science discipline relevant to the field of data science.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

 + Military or OSW experience



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