Data Scientist/Database Administrator

Eccalon - Hanover, MD

Full-time

Hanover, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Scientist/Database Administrator role at Eccalon LLC is designed for a highly skilled professional with expertise in both data science and database management. This position focuses on analyzing complex datasets from Government and Commercial sources, developing data-driven solutions, and ensuring the security and effective management of databases. The ideal candidate will leverage statistical analysis and data modeling techniques to extract insights and support decision-making processes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of Government and Commercial datasets to extract meaningful insights and patterns.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to develop predictive models and data-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define business problems that can be addressed through data analysis.
• Develop and implement data cleaning, preprocessing, and transformation techniques to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Identify and recommend appropriate data models and methodologies to optimize data analysis processes.
• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable databases to store and organize large volumes of data.
• Ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of databases through monitoring, optimization, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and enforce data security protocols, including access controls, encryption, and backup and recovery procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to resolve database-related issues and provide technical support when required.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in database technologies, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
• Create compelling visualizations and dashboards to effectively communicate data insights and trends to stakeholders.
• Generate regular reports and presentations summarizing key findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Work closely with business users to understand their reporting needs and develop customized solutions to meet their requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software developers, and business analysts, to drive data initiatives.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in knowledge sharing activities, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, data modeling, and statistical analysis.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) and Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and statistical modeling.
• Experience working with both Government and Commercial datasets is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations, security best practices, and compliance standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).