Junior Data Scientist

All Native Group, a division of Ho Chunk Incorporated, is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support a Federal Agency enterprise data management and analytics program. This role supports the Analytic team in developing machine learning models, preparing and analyzing data, and applying natural language processing to unstructured datasets. It is an excellent opportunity for an emerging data scientist to grow within a high-impact federal mission environment. This position supports an active federal contract. Any offer of employment is contingent upon Government approval of the candidate and successful completion of the DEA security clearance process.

• Support the development, training, and evaluation of machine learning and AI models under the direction of the Analytic Lead and senior data scientists.
• Apply NLP techniques to extract and enrich unstructured data.
• Assist in expanding entity extraction by preparing data, testing models, and documenting results.
• Cleanse and prepare structured and unstructured data for model development.
• Build data visualizations that communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• 2+ years of experience with an analytical or statistical language such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Exposure to machine learning concepts, including model training and evaluation.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile development environment.

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work is conducted at the DEA facilities in Arlington, VA and Merrifield, VA. This is a full-time position with flexible hours based on mission requirements. 

Occasional CONUS travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or training.

Bachelor’s degree in data science or a related quantitative field with coursework or project experience in natural language processing or machine learning. Experience can be considered in lieu of education.

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

Active secret clearance required.

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.