Associate Data Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Steampunk scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
We are looking for an Associate Data Scientist to work with our existing team of Data Architects and Developers to develop strategies, create ML/AI solutions, and deliver results. We are looking for a more than just an "Associate Data Scientist", but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.
Contributions
- Experience modeling on structured and unstructured data sets
- Experience with exploratory data analysis
- Experience in feature engineering
- Experience in data visualization
- Experience with Deep Learning methodology and state of the art libraries
- Knowledge of data collection methods, capabilities, and tasking process
- Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions
- Support an Agile software development lifecycle
Qualifications
- Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
- 0-2 years industry experience developing ML/AI solutions and a passion for solving complex problems.
- 0-2 years direct experience in Data Modeling and Data Solution Development
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a scientific or technical discipline
- Demonstrated experience manipulating structured and unstructured data for analysis
- Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, R, Scala, Java, or similar language
- Experience using Python to manipulate large data sets
- Demonstrated experience with TensorFlow, Keras, or other Deep Learning tools and frameworks
- Demonstrated experience in big data systems including Hadoop, Spark, Scala
- Data visualization skills in Tableau, Power BI, D3, ArcGIS, or similar
- Knowledge of DBOps and MLOps framework is a plus
- Experience with Solr, Elasticsearch, or similar tool is a plus
About steampunk
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $130,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
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Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.