Data Scientist

Overview:

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.

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, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

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• Evaluate business needs through in-depth conversations with business users to understand the domain and apply data science for insights
• Design, develop and fine-tune state-of-the-art Large Language Models that can assist with real-world scenarios within Federal IT
• Apply statistical analysis and machine learning techniques against multi-modal inputs
• Cloud-based solution deployments, ensuring scalability and security. Collaborate with engineers & developers to integrate solutions with APIs and microservices
• Drive the adoption of best practices in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) for AI systems
• Conduct research and implement cutting-edge techniques in NLP, machine learning, and AI ethics
• Present key findings to leadership to evaluate business impact, in non-technical terms

• An expert in advanced analytics, passionate about turning data into impactful insights, and driving creative data science solutions
• Python proficiency - Strong experience with Python is essential for scripting, data manipulation and interacting with APIs
• Extensive experience in building and deploying LLMs Like LLMS
• Understanding of vector embeddings and experience working with Vector databases
• Knowledge of transformer architecture and generative AI concepts including RAG architecture and how they integrate LLMs
• Profound knowledge of statistical models and machine learning algorithms. 
  Proficiency in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages. (5+ years)
  Experience with AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Huggingface-transformers)
• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics, and related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience 
• Preferred master’s in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, with related field with minimum 4 years of hands-on experience

Clearance: 

• The ability to pass a Tier 2/Modest Background Investigation 

Location:

• Remote, USA

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $140,000
• The 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/