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Opportunity: Data Mining Specialist / Software Engineer (#6827) @ SRA International -- Bethesda, MD (US)
Submitted by Dr. David Pot; posted on Monday, January 18, 2016
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Data Mining Specialist / Software Engineer to join our team in support of NIH. This position requires a background in predictive analytics and a variety of software development skills, as well as knowledge of multiple programming languages such as some combination of Python, Perl, Java, R, C, etc., in a Linux environment. Position is for full time employment with SRA, and will be based at our client's office on the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, MD.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform both software development as well as data analysis; including information retrieval and text-driven data mining and analysis.
- Develop software using a variety of software tools, utilizing programming languages such as Java, C, SQL, scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python), and analysis platforms (e.g., Matlab, R) in a UNIX environment.
- Develop and apply predictive analytic models to a variety of scientific data.
- Need to be well-rounded and adaptable to a small team environment, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Conduct statistical analysis, as well as utilize experience/familiarity with data partition and visualization concepts like classification, clustering, similarity metrics, machine learning (supervised and unsupervised), and natural language processing.
- Decompose high-level scientific and user requirements into functional requirements.
- Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
- Responsible for version control / documentation of artifacts produced through approved procedures and protocols.
- Work closely with technical project leadership and client to plan, develop, and deliver system modernization, enhancement, and operations and maintenance capabilities
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant professional experience in variety of data mining and information retrieval. Additional education (MS or higher) can substitute for experience.
- Experience working with scientific or engineering data
- Analytical experience should include skills with statistical analysis, information retrieval, natural language processing, classification / clustering, and various machine learning methods.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in information retrieval and text-driven data mining and analysis
- Programming skills in some of the following: Java, C, SQL, scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python); and analysis platforms (e.g., Matlab, R) in a UNIX environment
- Experience working in a Unix or Linux environment
- Skills in problem decomposition across multiple processors, achieving optimal processor performance, and development of computationally efficient algorithms. Skill in computational performance tuning
Competencies:
- Strong problem identification and analytical skills
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to create and deliver clear reports and documentation
PREFERENCES
- Experience working in small teams in a research, analytical, or engineering environment preferred.
- Knowledge of computational biology and bioinformatics is a plus.
- Ability to perform SQL queries
- Degree in computer science, information systems, bioinformatics, engineering, or science is preferred.
- Knowledge of or experience with text analytic tools such as Mallet, Mahout, and/or OpenNLP is a plus.
TERMS
Full Time Employment
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