Entry Level-Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, Math and Statistics

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Job Description 

Data-driven, intelligent systems can bring immense computing power to bear, revealing insights across datasets too massive for humans to synthesize. We help our customers to build and enable those systems by creating trusted data engineering architectures, machine learning algorithms, and analytic techniques that put the power of big data at our users' fingertips while leverage deep expertise in human decision-making and collaboration to best pair humans and machines. 

As a recent graduate working in data science, operations research, math and statistics, you will work with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following:  

Data analysis and visualization 

Augmented decision making and trusted analytics  

AI architecture, strategy and policy 

AI-enhanced decision making and insights 

Generative AI and large language models 

Machine learning operations 

Applied math, statistics and optimization 

Simulation and computational analytics 

Systems modeling and analysis 

Operational effectiveness and efficiency 

Knowledge discovery 

Next-gen data environments 

Basic Qualification 

Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Math, Statistics or a related degree/program 

Knowledge of how retrieve data from databases and other systems and tools using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods 

Understanding of or experience with statistical software and data visualization tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, and UNIX shell scripting 

Sustained excellence in academic performance 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience having applied data science, artificial intelligence, math, statistics or a related learning to an internship or research/lab position. 

Experience retrieving data from databases and other systems and tools using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods 

Experience with statistical software and data visualization tools such as R, SPSS, SAS, and UNIX shell scripting 

Proficiency in one or more of the following: Python (scikit-learn, NumPy, pandas, Jupyter), Scala/Java, C/C++/C#, Objective C; database design & development (SQL, Neo4J, MongoDB); AWS 

Demonstrated interest in serving the public 

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance.  This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship.  Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.