Data Scientist

The Data Scientist is a full-time, exempt position. This role requires a self-motivated individual looking to be successful in a fast-paced rapidly growing company. The purpose of the Data Scientist position is to help our clients make sense of and draw insights from their data by assisting with the use of machine-learning and the presentation of data visualizations. Data Scientists will serve either consulting or product-delivery roles.

In a consulting role, a Data Scientist will analyze customer datasets and build machine-learning algorithms and other processing solutions to answer specific questions or meet clients’ bespoke analytical needs. In a product-delivery role, the position will work with application developers and other IT professionals to build and deliver products that utilize machine learning and analytics for public safety and criminal justice clients. The role requires a professional committed to success by embracing and living our core values of Persistence, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Prudence.

Responsibilities

• Apply and enable data mining techniques and statistical analysis to build high quality prediction and pattern matching systems integrated with client data and/or our solutions
• Aid in the implementation of data analytic solutions sold to end user clients
• Interpret customer requirements and information; speak with customers to understand their data reporting and analytics needs and relay this information as written requirements or process flows and diagrams
• Perform presentations that demonstrate how data analysis and process flow can benefit and meet customer needs Provide statements of work for a quote or proposal and aid in preparing accompanying materials
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and data trends
• Use large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques
• Process, cleanse, and verify integrity of data used for analysis
• Provide pre-sale assistance and product education to the Growth Team and prospective clients
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential
• Serve as liaison with other teams and divisions within the company to gather and share technical expertise for supporting growth and addressing client needs
• Attend weekly service delivery meetings and ensure business development opportunities are compliant with company capabilities
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Work with the Division management team for pricing an opportunity
• Estimated travel is 10-20%, travel to client sites, sales calls, and conference presentations are possible
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or another quantitative field
• Experience manipulating large data sets from multiple sources and building statistical models
• Demonstrated experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, building, and implementing models, using/creating algorithms, and creating/running simulations
• Exposure to machine learning data architectures to include selecting features, building, and optimizing classifiers
• Understanding of consumer artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI applications. Experience building or implementing them is a plus
• Demonstrated applied statistical skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as R, plotly, Power BI, etc.
• Exposure to MapReduce techniques and frameworks
• Experience with advanced statistical techniques and concepts. Maintain in-depth knowledge of data mining and analysis tool capabilities
• Understanding of data and predictive analytics
• Strong problem-solving skills. Detailed-oriented, analytical, and inquisitive
• Have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets
• Effective organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Able to communicate both oral and written. Writing for presentations, and technical reports. Exceptional listener.
• Understanding client goals and how they measure success. Identify needs, present concepts, develop specifications and recommendations, and deliver solutions.
  
  

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees
• Competitive dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness allowance to support employee well-being
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks at Work program offering discounts on products and services
  
  

About Us

Mission Critical Partners, LLC

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data, consulting, engineering, network, and security solutions that are transforming segmented mission-critical networks and operations into interwoven ecosystems to improve response and justice outcomes in the communities and ever-expanding markets we serve. Through our breadth and depth of experience and an extensive network of resources, we are able to offer unique and successful solutions that help our clients improve technology and operations across a variety of industries ranging from public safety and justice to utilities, healthcare, and more. Additional information and career opportunities are available at MissionCriticalPartners.careers.

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

United States citizens, Green Card holders, and those authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.