Senior Data Science Developer

The Senior Data Science Developer position supports the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Performance Engineering Analytics (PEA) program. This role will enhance TSA’s security measures through advanced technologies and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop software, tools, models, and data products in both on-premises and cloud (AWS) environments using Python, R, Java, and SQL.
• Design and implement solutions to complex, large dataset problems using modern and innovative techniques.
• Integrate data science applications, products, and reporting solutions with TSA systems, platforms, and frameworks.
• Ideate and identify opportunities to improve system capabilities and performance.
• Produce documentation in support of technical specifications, test plans, and software-related work products.
• Compile timely, comprehensive, and accurate documentation and/or reports as requested.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, currently or recently working as a senior-level developer in similar environments and with the listed tools.
• Experience with on-premises and/or cloud data science and data analytics environments.
• Proficiency in Python and R in a data science toolkit or notebook environment.
• Experience with AWS Cloud products (Glue, Redshift).
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI Report server or similar business intelligence tools.
• Development experience with data manipulation and statistics.
• Experience with data visualizations, reporting systems, and dashboards.
• Expertise with complex SQL and large data sets, including query troubleshooting and optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in TSA mission or DHS environments.
• Experience working in data science and data analytics environments.
• Experience working in an Agile environment to deliver software and data solutions.
• Experience with AI and ML.
• Experience with Zeppelin notebooks or similar web-based notebook collaboration environments.
• A Master of Science degree.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000. Offers are determined based on a variety of factors including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.