Data Scientist

Data Scien ALTA IT Services has a permanent direct hire position for Data Scientist in Alexandria, VA. Candidates must be able to go on-site and hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Data Scientist Clearance: TS/SCI clearance is required Location: Alexandria, VA (On-Site) Description & Requirements Our data engineers support data collection, ingestion, validation, and loading of optimized data in the appropriate data stores. They work on a team made up of analyst(s), developer(s), data scientist(s), and a product lead and everyone on the team collaborates in support of a specific CCMD. Working directly with the analyst(s) and the product lead, the data engineer identifies and implements solutions for the data requirements, including building pipelines to collect data from disparate, external sources, implementing rules to validate that expected data is received, cleansed, transformed, massaged and in an optimized output format for the data store. The data engineer performs validation and analytics in support of the ODT CCMD requirements and evolves solutions through automation, optimizing performance with minimal human involvement. As pipelines are executed, the data engineer monitors their status, performance, and troubleshoots issues while working on improvements to ensure the solution is the very best version to address the customer need. As a Mid-Level Data Engineer, this role focuses specifically on the development and maintenance of scalable data stores that supply big data in forms needed for business analysis. The best athlete candidate for this position will be able to apply advanced consulting skills, extensive technical expertise and has full industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. This candidate is able to work without considerable direction and may mentor or supervise other team members. This position will require up to 25% travel at the CCMD location. What we’re looking for:

Someone with a solid background developing solutions for high volume, low latency applications and can operate in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment.

A candidate with distributed computer understanding and experience with SQL, Spark, ETL.

A person who appreciates the opportunity to be independent, creative and challenged.

An individual with a curious mind, passionate about solving problems quickly and bringing innovative ideas to the table.

Experience supporting diverse CCMD requirements

Basic Qualifications:

4+ years of experience with SQL

4+ years of experience developing data pipelines using modern Big Data ETL technologies like NiFi or StreamSets.

4+ years of experience with a modern programming language such as Python or Java

4 years of experience working in a big data and cloud environment

Secret Clearance or higher

Additional Qualifications:

2 years of experience working in an agile development environment

Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and communicate with multiple functional groups

Ability to display a positive, can-do attitude to solve the challenges of tomorrow

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred experience at the respective command with an understanding of analytical and data paint points and challenges across the J-Codes.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.