Junior Data Scientist

Vantor

. Contribute to research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical capabilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data science methodologies, including machine learning algorithms, data processing, and statistical analysis, while effectively communicating insights to stakeholders. Proficient in developing and enhancing analytic solutions to meet mission-focused objectives.

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Python ProgrammingMachine Learning AlgorithmsData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisData Processing

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Hard Skills

Data CleansingFeature EngineeringClassifier OptimizationEvent ForecastingAnomaly DetectionStatistical TestingRegressionProbabilityTime Series AnalysisGeospatial Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

PandasNumpyScikit-LearnMatplotlibScipyPostgreSQLHDFSJiraConfluenceGit

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Security ClearanceCBP/DHS Suitability Clearance

Industry Keywords

Analytic SolutionsData ScienceMission-Focused SoftwareAlgorithm Performance ScoringDeep Learning TechnologiesSpatiotemporal DataAgile Software Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLHDFSKerasNumpyPandasPostgresPythonPyTorchScikit-LearnTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical capabilities
Assist in designing analytic solutions that meet customer needs
Enhance existing analytic solutions for quality and performance
Integrate data from multiple sources to create a common operating picture
Select and implement statistical analyses and scoring metrics to evaluate algorithm performance
Create training and test datasets from multiple sources
Perform data cleansing, validation, and ETL functions
Produce analytic reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Implement data visualization for analysis, presentation, and end-user UI needs
Perform feature engineering, classifier optimization, event forecasting, and anomaly detection
Interface with external stakeholders to define data science mission needs
Document data science processes, results, and approaches
Select and implement machine learning algorithms
Troubleshoot defects, improve performance, contribute to code reviews and technical documentation, and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, analysts, and customer stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen
Must hold an active U.S. Government security clearance
Ability to obtain CBP/DHS suitability clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related discipline; 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
Working knowledge of Python and libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and scipy
Willingness to work remotely or at a nearby Vantor facility and communicate via video calls
Experience processing, cleaning, or analyzing time series and/or geospatial data
Familiarity with machine learning techniques for time series and/or geospatial data
Strong statistical background in statistical testing, regression, and probability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with PostgreSQL and HDFS
Preferred: Current Top Secret security clearance and/or CBP/DHS suitability
Preferred: Agile software development practices and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and git
Preferred: Spatiotemporal data, algorithm performance scoring, data visualization, model feasibility research, algorithm development, machine learning algorithms, current industry trends, and deep learning technologies including Pytorch, Keras, and Tensorflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Competitive total rewards package