Data Scientist

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development and optimization of our Data/ML Platform. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, testing, and validating data pipelines that enable the creation and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML. You will work collaboratively with a team of data engineers and AI/ML specialists to ensure the quality, accessibility, and performance of our data assets for a key government customer based in Tampa, FL . Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Testing and validating the performance of ML models


• Assisting with data acquisition, ingestion, and tagging.


• Data exploration and understanding to identify valuable insights.


• Feature extraction and analysis to engineer effective AI/ML models.


• Data engineering and conditioning to ensure data quality and consistency.


• Data labeling to create high-quality training datasets.


• Constructing, training, and validating AI/ML datasets.

Required Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience performing data science activities to include: data exploration, feature engineering, model building, training, and validation.


• 2+ years of experience working with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• 1+ year experience using scripting languages such as R or Python for data analysis and model development.


• 1+ years experience using Big Data technologies and tools (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Cassandra, Druid, Flink, Drill, Trino, NoSQL) for large-scale data processing.


• Experience with a variety of open source and commercial AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).


• Ability to manipulate raw data into effective visualizations and actionable insights. Ability to communicate end-to-end data outcomes visually to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Demonstrates a deep understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data mining techniques.


• Strong understanding of SQL and experience querying relational databases. Comfortable in a project startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and initiative.


• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


• A Data Science Certification OR a cloud certification in AWS, Azure, or GCP focused on data science or AI/ML services.


• Previous experience supporting the DoD. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience.

This position is located in Tampa, FL . The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $200,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.