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Powerhouse Institute Inc lists this Senior AI Data Scientist opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Fully Remote Remote - Washington DC Metro Area (DMV), DC
Job Type
Full-time
Description
NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). This is a remote opportunity; candidate must be based in the U.S.; have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years in the past 5 years; ET time zone work schedule.
Daily Responsibilities
Analyzes unstructured and semi-structured data, applying creativity to large-scale analysis for high-value use cases using advanced algorithms in distributed and cloud-based infrastructures. s. Utilizes advanced tools for interpreting complex data, delivering recommendations for business decisions. Experience in software development, data transport APIs, Cloud-based tools, and visual analytics, with expertise in open-source stacks, Windows development, and various data analysis technologies.
Execute and advance the enterprise data science and AI strategy aligned to organizational goals, serving as a trusted advisor on advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI adoption.
Lead high-impact AI/ML initiatives across business and technology teams, delivering proofs of concept and MVPs that mature into scalable production solutions.
Translate complex business challenges into analytical frameworks and scalable AI-driven solutions that support strategic decision-making.
Design, develop, and deploy advanced machine learning solutions, including predictive modeling, forecasting, NLP, large language models (LLMs), recommendation systems, optimization models, RAG, and other AI-powered applications.
Apply advanced data science techniques including deep learning, ensemble methods, time series analysis, experimentation, A/B testing, and statistical modeling.
Lead hands-on model development in Python, establishing best practices for reusable code, testing, reproducibility, feature engineering, and utilization of modern data science frameworks and libraries.
Partner with AI and engineering teams to implement end-to-end MLOps practices, including model versioning, automated training and deployment pipelines, monitoring, drift detection, and continuous model improvement.
Collaborate with data engineers and architects to build scalable data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-based solutions that support large-scale structured and unstructured data.
Establish and enforce standards for model validation, explainability, interpretability, data quality, governance, responsible AI, bias mitigation, transparency, and auditability.
Communicate complex analytical insights to executive and non-technical stakeholders through effective data storytelling, visualization, and strategic recommendations.
Mentor and develop data science talent while leading ross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data science and AI solutions.
Requirements
Must of a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), as mandated by our government client.
Must be able to complete/pass/hold at a minimum a Public Trust Investigation / background check. An active Public Trust or higher is preferred.
Must be based / reside in the U.S.
10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI with deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and LLM-based approaches.
6+ years of demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data science initiatives.
Expert-level proficiency in Python for data science and machine learning, including hands-on Python experience delivering production-grade data science solutions.
Proven experience building and deploying ML models in production environments.
Strong experience with MLOps tools, pipelines, and lifecycle management.
Experience with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI applications.
Experience in AI governance, model risk management, or ethical AI.
Proven experience implementing MLOps frameworks and production ML systems (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Azure ML, or SageMaker).
Experience with big data tools (e.g., Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
Proficiency with data visualization and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Familiarity with federal AI governance frameworks, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and OMB AI guidance.
Experience working with sensitive data, including PII safeguards such as anonymization, masking, and data loss prevention.
Experience with generative AI tooling, including RAG frameworks, embedding models, and vector databases.
Strong foundation in statistics, experimentation design, and model evaluation (including precision, recall, F1 score, and related performance metrics.
Ability to process high-volume data collections and streams, making discoveries in the realm of big data.Requires strong technical and computational skills for coding, designing, and deploying sophisticated applications in unstructured data analysis.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to communicate complex analytical insights to executive and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to translate ambiguous business questions into analytical solutions.
BS or MS degree (preferred) in data science, computer science, statistics or related field.
Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $145k -$175k.
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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
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