Are you a Data Scientist wizard eager to wield your expertise for the betterment of millions? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity may be on the horizon for you.
At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission‑driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.
TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Professional development reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!
Responsibilities
Evaluate business needs through in-depth conversations with business users to understand the domain and apply data science for insightsDesign, develop and fine-tune state-of-the-art Large Language Models that can assist with real-world scenarios within Federal ITApply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques against multi-modal inputsCloud-based solution deployments, ensuring scalability and security. Collaborate with engineers & developers to integrate solutions with APIs and microservicesDrive the adoption of best practices in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) for AI systemsConduct research and implement cutting-edge techniques in NLP, machine learning, and AI ethicsPresent key findings to leadership to evaluate business impact, in non-technical terms
Qualifications
An expert in advanced analytics, passionate about turning data into impactful insights, and driving creative data science solutions
Prior experience in developing, deploying and maintaining machine learning or deep learning solutions at scale.
Python proficiency - Strong experience with Python is essential for scripting, data manipulation and interacting with APIs
Extensive experience in building and deploying LLMs Like LLMSUnderstanding of vector embeddings and experience working with Vector databasesKnowledge of transformer architecture and generative AI concepts including RAG architecture and how they integrate LLMsProfound knowledge of statistical models and machine learning algorithms.Proficiency in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCPknowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and KubernetesStrong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages. (5+ years)
Experience with AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Huggingface-transformers)
The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation
Education:
Minimum of Master’s in computer science, Artificial Intelligence or related field
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience
Clearance:
The ability to pass a Tier 2/Moderate Background Investigation
Location:
Remote, USA
Pay Range:
The pay for this position ranges from $110,000 to $130,000The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/