ICF
DataScientist
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“Data Scientist at ICF. Skills: machine learning principles, AI-driven data pipelines, statistical analyses, predictive models, generative AI, non-generative AI models, quantitative models, Python, GenAI, LLM tools and frameworks, NLP, deep learning. Conceptualize and develop custom AI-driven data pipelines which address client problems, maximize efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality. Design and develop statistical analyses, visualize the output of statistical models, present and int”
What You'll Achieve.
maximize efficiency; maintain high standards of quality; improved answer quality and reduced hallucinations
Industry & Context.
critical thinking and problem-solving skills; translate those questions into concrete analytical tasks
Ability to work standard Eastern Time is expected, Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance, U. S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) is required due to federal contract requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field: Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, 3 or more years of experience with modeling and quantitative analysis using standard statistical software, Highly proficient in Python, Experience with GenAI and LLM tools and frameworks, 1 or more years’ experience working with any major public cloud service, 1 or more years’ experience with NLP, machine learning, deep learning principles and practices, communication and teamwork abilities, Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance, U. S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) is required due to federal contract requirements
Nice to Have
Experience with incorporating Generative AI into data transformation pipelines, Demonstrated prompt engineering expertise to design, test, and iterate LLM prompts that improved answer quality and reduced hallucinations, Understanding of Deep Learning methodology, Experience with data warehouse design and development as well as data modeling for both relational and dimensional data models, Demonstrated experience showing critical thinking and problem-solving skills paired with a desire to take initiative, Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills, Ability to exercise independent judgement while effectively prioritizing and executing tasks while under pressure, Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience preferred with Bedrock, Foundry, Vertex AI or similar
What You'll Do.
Conceptualize and develop custom AI-driven data pipelines which address client problems
and maintain high standards of quality
Design and develop statistical analyses
visualize the output of statistical models
present and interpret the output of predictive models
and perform quality assurance tasks on model code and output
Develop solutions to a variety of client problems using both generative AI non-generative AI models
Identify important and interesting questions about large datasets
then translate those questions into concrete analytical tasks
Build quantitative models with data and communicate the results of those models to stakeholders
data analyses to summarize trends
Develop and execute database queries that in turn support developing/formatting modeling inputs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
communication and teamwork abilities; Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; collaborate with others
Communication Scope
communication and teamwork abilities; Excellent listening, written, and oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
effectively prioritizing and executing tasks while under pressure
Full Job Description
ICF is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, multi-faceted consulting company, seeking a Data Scientist to support our work across NIH. We look for someone who loves to learn and is passionate about their work. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning principles, experience with relevant tools and frameworks, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation. The ability to work standard Eastern Time is expected. **What you’ll be doing:** * Conceptualize and develop custom AI-driven data pipelines which address client problems, maximize efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality. * Design and develop statistical analyses, visualize the output of statistical models, present and interpret the output of predictive models, and perform quality assurance tasks on model code and output. * Develop solutions to a variety of client problems using both generative AI non-generative AI models. * Identify important and interesting questions about large datasets, then translate those questions into concrete analytical tasks. * Build quantitative models with data and communicate the results of those models to stakeholders. * Help conceptualize, as well as perform, data analyses to summarize trends. * Develop and execute database queries that in turn support developing/formatting modeling inputs **Basic Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in a technical field: Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline * 3 or more years of experience with modeling and quantitative analysis using standard statistical software. * Highly proficient in Python. * Experience with GenAI and LLM tools and frameworks. * 1 or more years’ experience working with any major public cloud service (experience preferred with Bedrock, Foundry, Vertex AI or similar). * 1 or more years’ experience with NLP, machine learning, deep learning principles and practices. * Strong communication and teamwork abilities. * Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance *
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