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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** DecisionPoint Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** A/B Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Cloud Platform System, Feature Engineering, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Devsecops - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6d2996c9-50a6-490d-a116-a3561c350d1e ## About the Role Candidate must possess a Tier 2 Moderate Risk Public Trust (from any federal agency) or an active Secret clearance or higher. Education (Required) Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field. Experience (Required) * Minimum 7 years of experience performing data science, advanced analytics, or machine learning. * Experience applying ML techniques such as classification, anomaly detection, regression, clustering, or time-series forecasting. * Experience designing experiments, running statistical analyses, and validating model performance. * Experience working with operational, engineering, or IT datasets and translating findings into actionable insights. * Experience collaborating with dashboard teams or integrating analytical outputs into BI platforms. Technical Knowledge (Required) * Proficiency with Python, R, or similar languages used for statistics and machine learning. * Strong understanding of ML algorithms, feature engineering, and model evaluation. * Experience with SQL and data transformation pipelines. * Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. Technical Knowledge (Preferred) * Experience operating in cloud environments (AWS preferred). * Familiarity with DevSecOps, automation, or CI/CD analytics integration. * Experience with distributed computing or big data analytics frameworks. Certifications Required: * ITIL v4 Foundation Preferred: * Data science, analytics, or ML certifications * AWS cloud or machine learning specialty certifications Skills * Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning skills. * Ability to translate complex findings into concise dashboards or executive summaries. * Excellent problem-solving and model debugging skills. * Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams. * High attention to detail and commitment to model accuracy and data validity. ## Description The Data Scientist collaborates closely with the dashboard team, operations and engineering teams (O&E), developers, and PMO leadership to design experiments, validate models, and produce meaningful insights that feed enterprise dashboards and drive optimization opportunities., The Data Scientist will: * Build machine learning models for anomaly detection, performance forecasting, trend prediction, and automated root-cause analysis. * Analyze operational, engineering, and IT data from diverse mission systems to identify patterns and optimization opportunities. * Develop predictive models supporting uptime forecasting, incident prediction, and performance thresholds. * Conduct statistical analysis, A/B testing, and experimental design to validate hypotheses and model outputs. * Work closely with the Dashboard COE to integrate ML-driven insights into executive-facing dashboards. * Develop data pipelines, transformations, and preprocessing workflows needed for ML/analytics models. * Collaborate with SMEs and system owners to understand domain data, context, and mission-critical indicators. * Produce data stories, visualizations, narrative explanations, and technical documentation of analytical methods. * Recommend improvements to monitoring tools, data collection practices, and performance KPIs. * Ensure all analytic outputs align with federal, DoD, and program data governance and security requirements. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)