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Geospatial Data Scientist at Elder Research

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: McLean, Virginia





Job Description:

 








Geospacial Data Scientist  ACTIVE TS/SCI w. POLY REQUIRED-
 Defense & Intelligence


Home Office:
 McLean, Virginia

Elder Research Inc. is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools
We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients’ environment and needs. 

Summary of Position:
     

As a Geospatial Data Scientist, you will work directly with clients, managers, and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. You will primarily create and deploy predictive models from a wide variety of data sources and types using the latest mathematical and statistical methods.  

Essential Functions:
 



  • Technical tasks shall include mapping, analysis and visualization needs across a wide set of customers

  • Apply knowledge and experience using geospatial analytic methodologies and principles to understand intelligence issues

  • Demonstrate understanding of GIS technology, spatial thinking, remote sensing, and intelligence issues to create information, characterize events, and discover relationships and trends

  • Work closely with other analysts, government task leads and analysts, and Project Managers

  • Communicate analysis to geospatial experts and lay persons alike


Job Specifications/Requirements:



  • At least 3 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in geography or related field

  • Knowledge of and experience with: ArcGIS, QGIS, geodatabases, projections, cartography, spatial modeling

  • Knowledge of best practices in data management, data standards, and data quality

  • Experience with SQL, PostGreSQL, or PostGIS


Desired Skills




  • Experience with machine learning or computer vision


  • Experience with data preprocessing/munging


  • Experience with high-performance computing or distributed cted computing


About Elder Research, Inc

Elder Research is a fast-growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business over 20 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong teamwork. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. 
 


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