Data Engineer - Multiple Levels (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

Summary

Red Alpha is a company that specializes in Data Science and has a strong reputation in Software and System Engineering within the Department of Defense. They are seeking Data Engineers to influence and add value across the data science life cycle, utilizing various skills to answer mission and business questions.

Responsibilities

• Employ a variety of languages and tools (e.g., scripting languages) to integrate systems
• Conduct research and leverage large volumes of data from multiple sources to answer mission and business questions
• Employ sophisticated analytics, programs, machine learning, and statistical methods to prepare data for use in analytical processes and prescriptive modeling
• Explore and examine data for hidden patterns
• Automate work through the use of predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Develop processes to extract/transform/load (ETL) data between different systems

Skills

• Proficiency with a scripting language such as R or Python
• Experience with data science techniques and algorithms such as classification, clustering, random forests, deterministic forests (jk), hierarchical modeling, deep learning, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, and others
• A B.S. Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
• For entry-level data scientists, 0-3 years of experience on Data Science projects
• For mid-level data scientists, 3-6 years of experience on Data Science projects
• For senior-level data scientists, at least 6 years of experience on Data Science projects with at least 3 years of experience managing teams
• A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Experience in identifying, developing, and deploying new approaches to automate data collection, consolidation, and analysis
• Proven ability to develop and deploy software and scripts needed to collect business-relevant metrics based on enterprise data
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. You know, as in you might not be at the top of the list to be a game show host, but you do like people and enjoy solving problems jointly with your colleagues
• Experience with Java, C, or other compiled languages
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saturday Night Live sketches (just kidding)
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL, Spark, Hadoop
• Familiarity with Javascript and Scripting
• Familiarity with Docker, GitLab, and React
• Familiarity with Agile processes and structures, and able to work on a software development team

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Proficiency with a scripting language such as R or Python
• Experience with data science techniques and algorithms such as classification, clustering, random forests, deterministic forests (jk), hierarchical modeling, deep learning, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, and others
• A B.S. Degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
• For entry-level data scientists, 0-3 years of experience on Data Science projects
• For mid-level data scientists, 3-6 years of experience on Data Science projects
• For senior-level data scientists, at least 6 years of experience on Data Science projects with at least 3 years of experience managing teams
• A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Experience in identifying, developing, and deploying new approaches to automate data collection, consolidation, and analysis
• Proven ability to develop and deploy software and scripts needed to collect business-relevant metrics based on enterprise data

Nice to Haves

• Exceptional interpersonal skills. You know, as in you might not be at the top of the list to be a game show host, but you do like people and enjoy solving problems jointly with your colleagues
• Experience with Java, C, or other compiled languages
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saturday Night Live sketches (just kidding)
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL, Spark, Hadoop
• Familiarity with Javascript and Scripting
• Familiarity with Docker, GitLab, and React
• Familiarity with Agile processes and structures, and able to work on a software development team

Benefits

• Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
• Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.
• Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
• $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships.
• Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
• Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!