SEI

DataScientist

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

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

Eligibility Requirements

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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