Data Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Accountable for data mining, preparation, and reporting activities.

• Prepare and execute analyses and studies, including needs and gaps assessments.

• Leverage expertise to assess the accuracy and reasonableness of data, recommendations, and proposed solutions.

• Document and summarize findings, while developing and recommending solutions to customer challenges.

• Prepare large datasets, implement data models created by others, and provide database support for client solutions.

• Essential member of a data science project team, assisting data scientists or other consultants with assigned tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in applied research, big data analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, data science, computer science, operations research, or other closely related quantitative or mathematical fields.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in applied data science research or big data analytics.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related scientific or technical discipline.

• A Master’s degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of relevant experience.

• A PhD may also be considered as a substitute for experience.

• Proficient in data mining methods, databases, data visualization, and machine learning.

• Experience with analytical techniques such as anomaly detection, clustering, and time-series analysis (e.g., ARIMA).

• Familiarity with implementing NLP concepts including preprocessing (stemming, etc.), TF-IDF, Named Entity Recognition, and LLMs.

• Strong SQL capabilities and adept at identifying data-related issues.

• Experience with Qlik.

• Proficient in Tableau.

• Familiar with PowerBI tools.

• Knowledgeable in Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies.

• Understanding of database systems and design principles.

• Demonstrated ability in cleaning, managing, optimizing performance, and processing large datasets.

• Proven experience in an AWS environment (AWS certifications preferred).

• Familiar with industry best practices for software-hardware optimization when handling large data sets.

• Willingness to travel and work on-site at client locations as required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Significant work with a purpose: supporting Customs and Border Protection in their mission to safeguard the United States.

• Job stability: Elder Research is not just another government contractor; we hire for a career, not just for a contract.

• Remote work opportunities available in an industry with decreasing options for remote positions.

• People-focused culture: we emphasize work-life balance and foster a positive, supportive work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Company stock ownership: all employees receive shares of the company annually based on its value and profits.