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Data Scientist

Parallax Advanced Research

Data Scientist

Do you have an interest in data science and analysis? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being a part of a high-performing research team?

If you possess exceptional problem-solving skills and seek opportunities in a thriving company, then we want to hear from you!

Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We’ve been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work", winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit), Government Sales and Customer Service, and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss, and recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.

We operate our mission nationally, which is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation advantage through our work. Our services include advanced research in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, human-machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage a suite of entrepreneurial-focused networks, including the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton program. In 2023, the 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our organization's services to include space and aerospace advanced technology research and development and workforce development.

As a Data Scientist, you will be working with other software developers and researchers, program managers, and Parallax clients. When working with your team, you will provide analytic support and documentation of study findings for publications.

In addition to that, a typical day-in-the-life of a Parallax Data Scientist includes:
• Acting as a consultant to government researchers to help shape experiments for maximum effectiveness. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to work closely with government researchers and technical teams at all time
• Developing scenarios and data integration
• Supporting analysis and documentation of study findings for publications and technical reports
• Presenting findings at technical exchanges and conferences
• Supporting government researchers with IRB reviews or approvals
• Working with senior engineers and government stakeholders to develop implementation and transition plans to move promising findings into 6.3 programs

Ideally, you are looking for your next long-term challenge and have these skills:
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 5 or more years of experience in DoD Research and Development experience
• Master's in Statistics/Data Science
• Statistical analysis software tools (JMPS, R, and/or Python) on complex datasets to interpret performance metrics and physiological monitoring (eye-tracking and functional near-infrared spectroscopy
• Developing data visualizations (tables, figures, diagrams) interpreting performance metrics and physiological monitoring (eye-tracking and functional near-infrared spectroscopy)
• Training and evaluating traditional statistical and machine learning models using industry-standard tools R and Python
• Design of Experiments (DOE) for research studies to support actionable results
• Developing models to test in lab environments to support human/machine teaming experimentation
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work closely with government researchers and technical teams.
• Support technical review of documents in support of generating publications

Furthermore, do you have, or want to develop these skills?
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices

Parallax Advanced Research will help you reach your goals by offering:
• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer paid Life insurance, STD, and LTD.
• Roth post-tax 401(K) and/or pre-tax with a generous monthly company match, and yearly employer contribution.
• Education Assistance: employee’s tuition is 100% covered, in addition we cover 80% of our employee’s dependent’s tuition.
• Working from home opportunities for some positions.
• PTO time, regular paid holidays, and flex paid holidays.
• Paid Military Leave, Paid Maternity and Paternity leave, FMLA coverage for extended paid and unpaid leave, and flexible hours.
• Annual PTO sell-back.

Location: Dayton, OH

Posted: Oct. 9, 2024, 7:43 p.m.

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