COMPANY PROFILE:

• Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!
• CDI Corporation consistently appears on ENR’s annual “Top 500 Design Firms” list, ranking the largest engineering, architectural and environmental design firms by revenue.  Ranked #28 in Top 500 Design Firms in 2012!
• Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States. (2008)
• CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry.

• CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• CDI is seeking Sr Data Scientist. This is a Full Time position in the Washington, DC area.  This position is contingent upon contract award.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Scrum Team Lead
• Lead a team of modeling specialist that will build predictive models
• Team will be platform builders who create data platforms, balancing both engineering and data analysis concerns (current client data platform is Amazon Web Services (AWS));
• Team will be polymaths who do all data science activities;
• Team will be User Interface designers to produce government approved analytics dashboards from the results of Task 2.0 and as reflected in the Final Report (see Task 2.0 below);
• Technical Team Leader who leads the team of data scientists and promotes best practices.
• Performing analysis, design, and development.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other similar documentation.
• Provides expertise in systems and affordability/failure analysis, experimental testing, training, technical assurance oversight and evaluation of OCO capabilities, hardware design and development, and software development.
• Responsible for requirements gathering and documentation, software development, test plan development and implementation, and eventual rollout and user training for multiple applications
• Leverages advanced analytics experience and knowledge of computing technologies, computer science, statistics, mathematics, and other cutting edge technologies.
• Addresses scientific, engineering or business objectives by writing, modifying or adapting computer programs in machine level, assembly and third or fourth generation programming languages.
• Formulates architectural design, functional specifications, interfaces and documentation of hardware or software systems considering system interrelationships, operating modes and software or equipment configurations.
• Researches unconventional applications of software and operating systems in designing and developing new methodologies, significant modifications or adaptations of standardized techniques.
• Responsible for developing project plans, guidelines, and controls.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in computer science or other technical field and degree of applicability
• Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in data analysis, testing, and fielding implementation for large audiences
• Must have the ScrumMaster Certification
• Must have experience managing user experience teams
• Must possess an outstanding knowledge of standard written English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interface with clients, employees, and management;
• Must have enthusiasm and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to organize and multi task is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and other MS products
• Excellent and effective written & verbal communication skills.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant may be subject to a security investigation and then meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Employee is required to access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles