Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies - Sr. Data Scientist

Data Scientist is needed in Albuquerque, United States.

Client: Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies

Location: Kirtland AFB, NM

Contract: undefined

Job Description

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to support our government customer located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kāpili maintains a repository of over 20,000 films, 2,000,000 photographs, and 60,000,000 pages of documents dating back to The Manhattan Project. Kāpili Services will make the repository digitally accessible to DTRA deterrent mission researchers using Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data science to return relevant search results to user queries.

The Data Scientist will collaborate with a team of software developers, system users (researchers), system administrators, and librarians to develop and deploy AI-powered data-driven models that enhance search and discovery capabilities within the DTRIAC Collection. They will leverage advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML capabilities to perform targeted analyses, predictive modeling, and data mining, providing dedicated support to missions, end-users, and stakeholders through data-driven insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy AI and ML enabled methods for information navigation, searching, inserting, and extracting from the Data Lake using NLP, deep learning, and predictive analytics.
• Implement cutting-edge technologies like semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), interactive chatbots, and topic visualization techniques, potentially utilizing large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, Llama, and Mistral.
• Collaborate with developers, administrators, and data engineers on computer vision, OCR and information extraction technologies for automated metadata extraction and data enrichment.
• Implement, configure, and perform functional testing of applications using containerization and DevOps practices.
• Develop data models for the repository/Data Lake incorporating graph-based models and knowledge graphs to support ML/AI algorithms.
• Support integration and deployment of AI/ML capabilities on government IT systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and data governance.
• Participate in Gate Reviews providing input on AI/ML strategy, data science roadmap and documentation/training materials for Project Products.
• Maintain technical proficiency through ongoing education in AI/ML trends and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

CompTIA Security+ Certification required (Can be obtained on the job within the first six weeks)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Five plus (5+) years relevant experience working on AI/ML/data science products.
• Understanding of complex workflows.
• Strong Programming Skills in Python.
• Experience using PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers (HuggingFace) or similar machine learning libraries.
• Model training and deployment experience in NLP and/or CV (esp. LLMs and ViTs).

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience using revision control software such as git.
• Experience with DevSecOps, MLOps (esp. GitLab, MLFlow).
• Experience with containerization (esp. Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Experience with NoSQL databases and ETL (esp. ElasticSearch and neo4j).
• Experience with search and RAG.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a small full-stack team.

Citizenship and Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Additional Information

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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