Senior Decision Scientist - Clearance Required

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms. We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges. Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Sr. Decision Scientist that can understand and improve the judgment and decision making of individuals, groups, and organizations. This individual will apply principles of psychology to business, analytic and other decision making processes to improve and / or empirically evaluate those processes. Activities include assisting in policy planning; workflow procedures testing and evaluation, analytic workflow redesign, training and development. Partner with management to prescribe workflow modifications that improve worker productivity and analytic judgment.

Work locations vary throughout the National Capital Region (NCR), with Reston, VA and Washington, DC being primary locations.

Responsibilities include:

Managing end-to-enddata science projects, analyzing user behavior, and building models. Requires a blend of strong analytical and technical skills, with qualifications including a background in statistics, programming languages and familiarity with cloud platforms and data visualization tools.

• Develop and implement solutions: Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to create systems that support strategic decision-making.
• Data analysis and interpretation: Analyze large datasets, identify trends, and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experimentation and evaluation: Design, build, and analyze experiments to evaluate product features and performance.
• Product support: Partner with product teams to influence decisions, provide recommendations, and report on the state of the business and experiment results.
• Data management: Work with data infrastructure, including tools like Hadoop, Hive, and SQL, and automate analysis and pipelines.

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 12 years of overall experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years reflecting the above areas of responsibilities.
• Master's degree OR a Bachelor's degree and an additional 5 years of related experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute for the Master's degree.
• Proven ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Strong knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing and regression.
• Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with generative AI and large language models is a plus.

Analytical and soft skills:

• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex findings.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI

Education:

• Master's degree or Bachelor's with 5 additional years of relevant experience.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8 hours each day.

Benefits:
Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.

What We Believe
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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