Data Scientist

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle’s Trust and Assurance Cyber Analytics Department is responsible for developing unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers. We are seeking a Data Scientist to work in our Columbus, Ohio location. As a Data Scientist, you will work with a diverse group of people from many quantitative disciplines such as physics, computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, systems biology, and mathematics. We work with a variety of data such as microelectronic images and schematics, signal data, text corpuses, ontologies, and networks.

Interest in cybersecurity is a must, but experience in cybersecurity is not necessary. No matter where you start from, we value your unique perspective and have a culture that supports continual learning, creativity, and risk taking.

As a Data Scientist, you will work on a variety of data-driven problems using cutting edge machine learning, statistics, and data analytics. Many of our projects require developing new methods, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable learning outside of their expertise, conceptualizing a problem, and thinking deeply about data and what it can tell us. We welcome your unique experience in machine learning, statistics, mathematical modeling, data mining and munging, network analysis, natural language processing, or data analytics. However, the most important skills are enthusiasm for learning and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design and implementation of machine learning and data engineering techniques applied to cyber security problems
• Improve existing techniques and devise new techniques to solve security data problems through collaboration with other junior team members
• Independently propose and develop creative solutions to unique problems, potentially leading internal research projects
• Identify and articulate strengths and weaknesses of solutions conclusions and problem approaches during technical discussions, typically for non-data science audiences
• Learn and become fluent in the details of security related domains to devise data driven solutions - this can range from software fuzzing to micro-electronic supply chain analysis

Key Qualifications

• A PhD that demonstrates analytical sophistication (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Quantitative Social Sciences, Computational Biology or similar) with 1-3 years’ experience, or a master’s degree with 2-5 years’ experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 4-7 years’ experience, or related work experience
• Demonstrated experience developing in either Python or R (Python Preferred)
• Strong analytical and first principle thinking for solving ambiguous problems with broad definition sets
• Experience breaking down and solving complex data problems
• Experience researching and applying machine learning, statistics and/or data mining techniques
• Excitement about learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about cybersecurity problems
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with deep learning methods, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNN) or computer vision methods
• Ability to provide high-level explanations for statistical methods and generate metrics to non-technical experts
• Experience with novel data pipelines and working with a variety of data sources
• Familiarity with PyTorch or compiled programming languages (such as C++ or C#)
• Experience in vulnerability analysis for either software or hardware
• Active Secret or Top-Secret government clearance

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $105,600 - $150,500, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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