Data Scientist

Overview

Avosys is a growing integrator of professional, technological and management solutions services. Founded in 1998, Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. We recognize the foundation of our firm is our people and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.

• Maximize family time with no weekend, Holiday, or on-call requirements
• Maintain work-life balance with guaranteed 8-hour shifts
• Take advantage of our competitive, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability & 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Compile, organize, and analyze data, identifying significant variables and underlying relationships. The contractor employee shall conduct studies and create mathematical and statistical methods and techniques.
• Write statistical analysis plans, carry out statistical analyses, and interpret and report findings.
• Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments, and to obtain information regarding previous studies that aid in the planning of new studies.
• Participate in data-related projects, including data normalization, data maintenance, data research, data standardization, data product design, and data quality assurance.
• Conduct analysis of multivariate datasets to reveal patterns and build models, and conduct exploratory data analyses, utilize machine learning techniques, and provide data visualization.
• Import, clean, merge, manage, transform, validate, and/or analyze large multivariate datasets.
• Test data to identify data integrity issues, making recommendations and coordinating with the team members/team lead to plan solutions; troubleshoot problems concerning database records and analysis, and communicate with team lead/team members; identify improvements for existing data management and recommend requirements for new systems.
• Participate in data-driven projects; provide assistance with Data Analytics team requirements, such as producing timely and accurate data, analysis and reports in response to ad hoc/special requests.
• Design and document data management processes and create data dictionaries as necessary; establish the relationship of available data to existing datasets, map data and coding for specific data elements, maintain statistical software codes; provide training on products created as needed; perform data archive procedures within established guidelines as provided by the team lead.
• Summarize and report data analyses in a clear, concise manner; present results to stakeholders and/or at scientific conferences; create written communication for internal and external purposes; write-up results in technical reports or publication-quality manuscripts.
• Provide consultation support for other researchers, including providing study design assistance, analysis advice, document review and formal proposal technical review.
• Ensure all documents and datasets are appropriately vetted prior to release outside the organization.
• Maintain data security in strict compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and related federal regulations.
• Comply with human subjects research regulations, as overseen by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Work with Information Technology (IT) support personnel to ensure compliance with USAF and DoD IT requirements.
• Utilize with proficiency statistical/database software packages such as SAS, SPSS, Access, and SQL Server; utilize standard software packages such as Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat in performance of duties.
• Maintain professional relationships with team lead, team members, investigators, and collaborators.
• Attend/support meetings, as required in performance of duties, with government and civilian organizations, academia, and subject matter experts.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Possess, at minimum, a Master’s level degree in statistics, biostatistics, or related field.
• Have over 5 years’ experience in a research setting utilizing quantitative methods and principles of statistics. Extended work experience (at least 8 years) may be considered in lieu of the Master’s degree, if work history shows documentation of strong analytical skills.
• Be professional, detail oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and speak English fluently.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior military experience or previous experience working in a military environment is desired
• Knowledge of novel and emerging analysis techniques is desired.