Mid-Level Data Scientist

Do you have experience in Version control?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Must be a US citizen

• Must Reside in the DMV Area (DC, Maryland, Virginia)
• Must have a minimum of 5-10 years Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree Highly Preferred, Expertise with deep learning frameworks/tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch/ PyCharm and Keras. Fluent in data science programming languages such as Python, R and at least one other programming language, e.g., Java, C#, especially on Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Hands-on experience with Azure Artificial Intelligence (AI) services (Azure Machine Learning [ML], Azure Cognitive Search, Azure OpenAI). Deep understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) architectures and fine-tuning techniques. Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel). Knowledge of vector databases and embedding models. Familiarity with Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practices (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment [CI/CD], monitoring, model lifecycle management). In-depth knowledge of software/engineering lifecycle and principles (source control/git, debugging, testing, Jenkins, deployment, model retraining, CI/CD).

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 5+ years

• Recommended Certifications: Data analytics or AI/ML certifications preferred.

• Relevant federal IT experience, technical capability, and operational support experience aligned to assigned labor category.