SEI
DataScientist
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“Data Scientist at SEI. Skills: Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, AI. Use advanced statistics, data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Help clients research and solve cybersecurity challenges”
What You'll Achieve.
Influence national cybersecurity strategy for decades to come
Industry & Context.
Advanced statistics; Data analytics; Machine learning; Artificial intelligence; Predictive modeling; Statistical modeling; Mathematical programming; Recommendation systems; Time-series forecasting; NLP; LLMs; Causal inference; Uplift modeling; Synthetic controls; ML frameworks; Agentic workflows; Model deployment; Big data processing
Willingness to complete modest travel to various locations, Subject to a background check, Must be able obtain and maintain a U. S. Department of War security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with eight (8) years of experience, MS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with five (5) years of experience, PhD in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with two (2) years of experience, Proficient with at least one mathematical/statistical programming package (e.g., R, python numpy/scipy/pandas/polars, MATLAB, etc.), communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in cybersecurity and privacy, Experience in U.S. Government work and/or with FFRDCs, UARCs an National Labs, Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and grow into new areas of work
What You'll Do.
Use advanced statistics
and artificial intelligence
Help clients research and solve cybersecurity challenges
Identify areas where advanced statistical techniques can help
Plan and develop prototype solutions
Build out final products
Co-author research proposals
Present findings to DoW sponsors
Craft metrics and experimental designs
Develop human-in-the-loop machine learning solutions
Build classifiers to identify security vulnerabilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with elite cybersecurity professionals; Work with university faculty; Thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full Job Description
**What We Do:** Data Scientists at the SEI use advanced statistics, data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to help our government and industry clients research and solve cybersecurity challenges. In this role, you will work with our customers to identify areas where advanced statistical techniques can help tackle problems, plan and develop prototype solutions, and build out final products. You'll get a chance to work with elite cybersecurity professionals and university faculty to build new technologies that will influence national cybersecurity strategy for decades to come. You will co-author research proposals, execute studies, and present findings to DoW sponsors and at academic conferences. Our team works on a wide range of projects. Our current work includes research in generative AI and large language models, computer vision, multimodal AI, agentic AI, and assurance of AI systems. Additionally, we craft metrics and experimental designs for large-scale cybersecurity research programs, develop human-in-the-loop machine learning solutions, and build classifiers to identify security vulnerabilities. If you are a data science or statistics expert with an interest in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you! **Requirements:** * BS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with eight (8) years of experience or equivalent combination of training or experience; or MS in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with five (5) years of experience; or PhD in data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics, or related highly-quantitative discipline with two (2) years of experience. * Willingness to complete modest travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. * You will be subject to a background check and must be able obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of War security clearance. **Knowledge
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