Data Scientist Specialist

Job Title: QuantitativeData Scientist SpecialistLocation:Full-time onsite in McLean, VA

Experience the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of McLean, VA, a hub for innovation and technology, offering a perfect blend of professional growth and lifestyle amenities.

Salary Range:$144,000 $216,000Introduction

Join a leading organization in the Investments & Capital Markets sector as a Data Scientist Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing models that drive portfolio management, valuation, and risk analytics. This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10 years of modeling experience, including 35 years of model development and model testing experience.
• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred in Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, SAS, or similar languages.
• Experience working with large datasets and relational databases.
• Prior work experience in mortgage valuation and statistical modeling.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years applying predictive modeling techniques or advanced analytics to large datasets.
• Experience developing and implementing statistical models.
• Experience with big data technologies, including Apache Spark and AWS cloud environments.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop mortgage prepayment, default, and severity models used to assess market risk.
• Perform sensitivity analysis and assess impacts of model updates and input changes.
• Provide analytical support for trading and hedging activities.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge financial and statistical modeling environment.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Support for professional growth and development.

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