Director of Data Science - Remote

Overview

International Consulting Associates, Inc. (ICA) is a rapidly growing, woman-owned small business located in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Founded in 2009, we partner with federal agencies and large government services primes to achieve their mission-critical objectives. We're a trusted advisor, delivering cutting-edge innovation and solutions in three key areas: Research and Data Analysis, Advanced Data Science, and Strategic Services. Our current focus is on supporting multiple analytics and research programs across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

In Short

• Seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Data Science.
• Lead a team of data scientists and manage a portfolio of projects.
• Focus on Big Data Analytics, AI, and ML.
• Ensure the team has necessary skills and resources.
• Develop strategies to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Communicate complex analytics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage large-scale data science projects from conception to deployment.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills required.
• Experience in federal healthcare sector preferred.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in data science.
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams.
• Deep expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Strong knowledge of big data technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS services.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a difference in federal healthcare.
• Supportive atmosphere for professional growth.
• Dynamic and skilled teams.