Data Scientist

Analytica is seeking a Data Scientist II to support a defense health mission-critical program. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with clients in a consulting and delivery capacity to develop innovative analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions that address complex business and operational challenges. This role will independently develop and deliver data science and AI solution components while owning assigned analytics, data processing, model development, visualization, and decision-support work within multidisciplinary project teams.

The Data Scientist will work across project workstreams to analyze complex data, develop predictive and prescriptive analytic solutions, and deliver actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with a SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one. This role may be hybrid in Falls Church, Virginia, or San Antonio, Texas, or potentially remote, with periodic travel as required., * Develop and deploy analytics, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI solutions that advance mission and client objectives.

• Develop and enhance generative AI and RAG solution components using large language models, embeddings, vector databases, retrieval strategies, prompt engineering techniques, and cloud-based AI services.
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly by critically evaluating generated code and analysis, validating sources and assumptions, testing outputs, and documenting material decisions.
• Perform data acquisition, ETL, exploratory data analysis, data preparation, feature engineering, and validation using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Apply statistical methods, predictive modeling, machine learning, and time-series analysis to healthcare, business, and operational challenges.
• Develop, test, evaluate, deploy, and monitor AI/ML solution components to support accuracy, reliability, scalability, security, and production performance.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytic products using Python, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable tools when required by the solution.
• Partner with clinical, operational, technical, and client stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical approaches, and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Develop and troubleshoot APIs, data services, and AI-enabled application components while supporting integration with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate through Git, code reviews, Agile ticketing, and established development practices; break work into deliverable tasks, communicate progress and dependencies, surface blockers early, and coordinate assistance when needed.
• Produce technical documentation, presentation materials, implementation guidance, and knowledge-transfer artifacts, and contribute to technical research and continuous improvement., To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.
• Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role.
• Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points.

These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by Analytica recruiters and hiring managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Two to four years of experience developing data science, analytics, machine learning, or AI solutions in applied project environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data preparation, analytics, model development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience developing and evaluating machine learning models, including feature engineering, train/validation/test design, performance assessment, and error analysis.
• Working knowledge of NLP and modern AI concepts, including large language models, embeddings, RAG, prompt engineering, retrieval approaches, and output evaluation.
• Experience creating dashboards or visual analytics using Power BI, Tableau, Python, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with API-based solutions and integration of data, machine learning, or AI services into broader applications or enterprise environments.
• Experience collaborating in a Git-based team environment using code reviews, Agile tickets, and software development best practices.
• Ability to work across notebook-based, browser-based, and local development environments, learn unfamiliar technologies quickly, manage competing priorities, and deliver assigned work independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including proactive status reporting, early escalation of risks and blockers, and effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance., * Experience with Databricks or a comparable cloud-based data and AI platform.
• Experience with AWS services, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Redshift, or related cloud analytics and AI capabilities.
• Experience with generative AI applications, RAG, recommendation systems, chatbots, or emerging AI technologies.
• Experience implementing automated testing, monitoring, and quality-assurance processes for data science or AI solutions.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, military or veteran healthcare, federal healthcare, or other public-sector clients in a direct stakeholder or consulting capacity.

Analytica has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private U.S. businesses and supports government customers across health, civilian, and national security missions. Analytica offers competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, employer-paid healthcare, professional development funding, and a 401(k) match., Target Salary* What level of government security clearance do you hold? If applicable, please list any Federal agencies you currently hold a clearance for? LinkedIn Profile* Where did you hear about Analytica?* Do you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed by AI-assisted tools, and that interviews may be recorded or summarized using AI notetakers?* Yes, I acknowledge and agreeNo, I do not agree The following questions are entirely optional. To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, we are requesting (but NOT requiring) that you enter this personal data. This information will not be used in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Your voluntary cooperation would be appreciated. Learn more. Gender Race/Ethnicity, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

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• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

About Analytica: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. The company is an award-winning SBA certified small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider., When receiving email communication from Analytica, please ensure that the email domain is analytica.net to verify its authenticity.