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We are seeking someone with outstanding analytical abilities and comfortable working with cross-functional teams and systems. You must be a self-starter and be able to learn on the go. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required as you will work very closely with diverse teams. This role evaluates and uses algorithms for Natural Language Process (NLP), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). This role uses large data sets to perform entity resolution and extraction for work products and creates models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nCreate and track accuracy and performance metrics.\nGather data required for analysis and model building.\nPrototype models by using high-level modeling languages such as R or in software languages such as Python.\nCreate, enhance, and maintain technical documentation.\nExperience building predictive and optimization models.\nExpert knowledge in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, operations research, data science research.\nFluency in a high-level modeling language. \nAbility to do financial and statistical modeling.\nWorking knowledge of SQL.\nStrong communication, influencing, and partnership skills.\nExperience with Big Data technologies. \nBasic Qualifications:\nA Bachelor or Masters Degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent experience.\nIndustry experience in predictive modeling, data science, and analysis.\nDesired Skills:\nProficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python or Java \nAbility to distill problem definitions, models, and constraints from informal business requirements; and to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives.\nAbility to convey rigorous mathematical concepts and considerations to non-experts.\nExperience designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems in a production environment.\nClearance (Required):\nTS/SCI+\nWhiteboard Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, Whiteboard is an Affirmative Action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, lactation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nTo learn more about your Equal Employment Opportunity protections, please read the “EEO is the Law” poster here. To learn more about pay transparency, please read the nondiscrimination policy here. To read Whiteboard Federal’s EEO policy statement, navigate here.\nWhiteboard Federal is committed to providing access to all individuals who are seeking information from our website. For those applicants requesting reasonable accommodations for the application process, please email  or call 571-526-4028. 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