Data Scientist/ Engineer

Who We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider for innovative Agile and Digital Transformation Solutions. We have projects across the DoD, Industry, and Academia. We operate in secure public clouds, on-premises clouds, and hybrid clouds. We provide you with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers' hands as soon as possible".

Who We Need

​As a remote Data Scientist/Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing our data infrastructure and analytics capabilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data for business solutions, ensuring that our data systems are scalable, reliable, and ready to meet the evolving needs of the organization. The Data Scientist/Engineer will be working remotely on an internal, cross-functional Sabel Agile team comprised of Model-Based Systems Engineers, Scrum Masters, Jira/Confluence Subject Matter Experts, a Full Stack Developer and an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer. The Data Scientist/Engineer must be able to work independently as well as brainstorm innovative solutions with teammates via MS Teams calls, chat and email. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and continuously improve and grow as a team. Company-paid travel to customer site in Los Angeles to provide product demonstrations may be on occasion - no more than 10% travel per year. 

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Project Engagement: Collaborate with project teams to understand their needs and provide technical expertise in data and analytical tools. Conduct remote and/or in-person product demonstrations, as . Create product how-to guides or presentations, as requested by manager, proofreading for correctness and ensuring proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation prior to release to customer. 

• Systems Design: Work with multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop data infrastructures, ensuring that data models are scalable and readily available. 

• Data Management: Continuously address data models by wrangling and cleansing data, improving data solutions and platforms to meet initiatives and technical readiness requirements. 

• Analytics Availability: Ensure that relevant data and analytics are accessible to support strategic initiatives, addressing gaps and enhancing data integrity. 

• Emerging Technologies: Explore and integrate emerging capabilities in machine learning, facilitating collaboration between data scientists, functional specialists, and stakeholders. Ability to independently research potential solutions and share knowledge with teammates. 

• Collaboration: Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to identify data needs and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives. Attend daily stand-ups (DSUs), Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and any other team meetings on time. Manage individual daily work tasks within a Jira board. Collaborate with customers and/or teammates over MS Teams or email. 

• Documentation: Create clear documentation for data processes, models, and systems to ensure knowledge transfer and best practices. 

• Communication: Maintain professional communications and appearance with customers and team members, responding to emails and participating in MS Teams calls and chat appropriately.

Personal / Team Development

• Demonstrates the Sabel Values through own behaviors; sets clear priorities and aligns all activities; sets/achieves high personal standards for performance/conduct.

• Communicates effectively internally and externally.

• Recognizes and celebrates accomplishment; helps support the team and adapts to change; encourages teammates.

• Assists with defining customer problems and brainstorming solutions - independently and as part of a team.

• Strives for continuous self-improvement and supports growth as a team; willing to learn or improve upon skills.

• Able to self-manage work schedule against needs of the customer; collaborating and scheduling calls with customer or teammates; manages time effectively and efficiently to ensure timely responses to customer and teammates.

Client Management

• Demonstrates expertise in a functional, technical and/or industry specific area through comprehensive problem solving.

• Maintains a high level of functional/technical expertise and is expected to be an expert with all aspects of core competencies and methodologies.

• Delivers timely and quality services or products that meet or exceed team manager's and client's expectations.

• Demonstrates high level of commitment to client success while responding to changes in client expectations; monitors and uses client feedback.

Your Qualifications

• US Citizen

• Strong spoken and written English skills

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field with 6 years' experience 

• Proficient MS Office 365 User

• Proven experience in data engineering and/or data science, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or SQL, with experience in data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, Spark) 

• Strong understanding of data concepts and best practices, with the ability to design and implement effective data solutions 

• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn) 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

• Ability to telework with clear phone and internet connectivity  

• Ability to obtain minimum of Secret level security clearance, will upgrade to TS

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Desired

• DoD knowledge / experience 

• Experience with Atlassian products, such as Jira and Confluence 

• DevOps experience, to include Git and CI/CD 

• Experience with Agile methodology, Scrum and Kanban 

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability .

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public.

• Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

• Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.