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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** AVIAN LLC - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, Cluster Analysis, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Network Security, Machine Learning, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88133127/1 ## About the Role * Thorough knowledge of appropriate analytic tools and methodologies in one or more of the following: + Applied mathematics (e.g. probability and statistics, formal modeling, computational social sciences) + Computer programming (e.g. programming languages, math/statistics packages, computer science, machine learning, scientific computing) * Ability to code or script in one or more general programming language * Experience with, and understanding of, algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and anomaly detection * Knowledge of relational databases, including SQL and large-scale distributed systems (e.g. Hadoop) * Expertise with statistical data analysis (e.g. linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, sampling methods) * Demonstrated effectiveness in collecting information and accurately representing/visualizing it to non-technical third parties Desired Experience, Skills & Technologies * Experience working in a mission environment and/or with many different types of data * Familiarity with building MVP/Prototype data engineering pipelines to support novel analytics * Experience in signature development, threat hunting, and/or threat modeling * Background in computer network operations, particularly network defense and/or exploitation ## Description In this dynamic role, you will join a top-tier team of Information Technology and Analytic professionals dedicated to supporting national security through innovative data science and analytics. You will work in a self-contained Big Data environment where the team manages everything from infrastructure and application development to advanced analytics. This position offers numerous opportunities for growth, collaboration, and problem-solving in a thought-provoking, mission-driven setting. Qualifications Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities Working with large, complex, and disparate data sets * Designing and implementing innovative ways to analyze and exploit the Sponsor's data holdings * Researching and reporting on a wide variety of Sponsor inquiries * Raising proactive inquiries to the Sponsor based on observations and proposed data analysis/exploitation * Solving difficult, non-routine problems by applying advanced analytical methodologies, and improving analytic methodologies * Developing custom searches * Participating in threat hunting and/or developing advanced, novel detection mechanisms to counter malicious actors ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Dev Digest 233: Strip AI Watermarks, Hacked Homelabs & Designing with Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/754-dev-digest-233-strip-ai-watermarks-hacked-homelabs-designing-with-code) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)