**Description** **POSITION SUMMARY** We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Data Scientist (Senior)** to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA. **Candidates MUST have experience with Biometrics.** **JOB RESPONSIBILITES** + Collect and analyze large data sets from complex data models including relational databases. + Define acceptance criteria including setting algorithm thresholds based on statistical analysis. + Develop and identify approaches for predictive models. + Define and set standards for performing data analysis. + Manage a small team of data engineers responsible for performing data mining and analysis. + Interface with clients, project management, stake holders, and development teams. + Consolidate information into reports. **Qualifications** **REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE** + **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BIOMETRICS.** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field. + 9+ years of experience in data science techniques – including data analysis, statistical analysis, programming, modeling and design, machine learning, and deep learning. + Strong programming skills including SQL, Python, PyTorch, other related languages, and data mining tools. + Strong experience with Python web frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django, Flask). + Solid understanding of modern Python 3.8+ programming. + Familiarity with Python testing frameworks (e.g. pytest, unittest). + Strong experience in AWS cloud. + Strong background in math and statistics. + Advanced learning techniques - information retrieval, modeling, and entity resolution. + Knowledge of a variety of data formats such as XML, JSON, and various image formats. + Strong organization and time management skills. + Excellent oral and written communication skills – candidate must have ability to interface with client upper management staff, stake holders, as well as project managers and development teams. + Ability to work effectively within a team environment. **DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE** + 3+ years of leadership experience. + Knowledge working with Unix/Linux. + Docker. + Kubernetes. + Oracle/Postgres DB. + Experience working with DHS, Customs and Border Protection, or travel related data. + Experience working with various forms of biometric algorithms, facial recognition preferred. + Familiarity with NIST standards. + Master’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field. **CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS** + Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation. + Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen. + Location – Location – On-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area. REQNUMBER: 2511519 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability