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Who We're Looking For (Position Overview:) Spry Methods is seeking a Senior Scientist to support national security initiatives by delivering actionable data-driven insights. You will collaborate directly with investigators and analysts to understand complex data challenges, apply advanced analytical methods, and deliver results that impact critical missions. What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities): * Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. * Plans and leads major technology assignments. * Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. * Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. * May supervise others.
* Collaborate with non-technical, national security investigators and analysts to understand their data science needs, suggest solutions, and complete the work in a timely manner.
* Lead and/or design machine learning (ML), statistical analysis, and data analysis tasks.
* Leverage existing and/or conduct custom Extract Transform Load (ETL) work to aggregate data from multiple repositories and condition the data to provide novel insights.
* Interpret data, identify features and model variables, assess the quality of model outputs, generate alternatives, and conduct remediation.
* Find and design new approaches to handling, analyzing, and using large volumes of data and/or data sets, and explore fundamental issues with data handling, search, and retention.
* Design new software code to improve data search processes, and design, test, and validate the quality of data and data processes.
* Automate routine workflows and data analysis steps to assist with workflow automation.
* Report results of analyses and provide actionable recommendations. What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements): * TS/SCI Clearance
* Eight (8) years of relevant experience with a BS in Data Science, Mathematics, Information Science, Statistics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related degree
* OR Four (4) years of relevant experience with an MS degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related degree.
* High proficiency in Python and a deep understanding of data science tools and methodologies.
* Proven ability to independently lead complex analytical tasks and mentor junior team members. Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): * Preferred Experience:
* Experience supporting national security or law enforcement missions.
* Familiarity with big data platforms and tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Elasticsearch).
* Knowledge of data governance, security, and data quality standards in secure environments.

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