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Data Scientist

Columbus, OH

Contract-to-Hire

Brooksource is a hiring a Data Scientist/Research Engineer to join our client's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense business line. We are looking for someone with knowledge of physical/mathematical phenomena and are programming savvy. The Hazard Modeling Team within CBRNE Defense provides its customers with technical analyses as well as modeling capabilities to inform their preparedness and response planning efforts to mitigate risk to the United States or their company.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead model development and data analysis activities concerning inhalation, ingestion, dermal, and radiation exposure hazards, response to CBRNE events, and decision support.
• Perform rigorous mathematical and statistical analysis on large data sets.
• Design and develop graphical user interfaces for mathematical models.
• Direct code testing for accuracy and performance.
• Test model code for accuracy and performance.
• Collect, reduce, process, and present model input and output data.
• Write reports of methods used and results obtained.

THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED

• Education reflecting on of the following:
• Bachelor's with 2+ years of experience, Master's, or Ph.D. in Physics, Physics engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Engineering with a minor, certificate, or emphasis in computer science or relevant work experience requiring computer programming.
• Strong understanding higher-level mathematics (e.g., calculus, differential equations, linear algebra).
• At least one year of experience with project management or task leadership with proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget.
• Ability to learn and understand new programing languages and mathematical concepts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.

THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED

• 3 to 8 years of experience in modeling & simulation, statistical analysis, quantitative risk assessment, data science, or related field.
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and/or probability.
• Experience in modeling & simulation on a government program.
• Experience using object-oriented programming in C++, C#, Java, or similar to develop mathematical models.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, or natural language processing.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.