Senior Data Scientist

iQuasar LLC is seeking to fill a 100% remote Senior Data Scientist position. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401k plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment. Our exceptional employees give us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity. One of our clients in needs a Senior Data Scientist for a contract role. · Position: Senior Data Scientist · Location: Remote · Position Type: Contract · Work Authorization: US Citizen (Ability to obtain Public Trust) Position Requirements: · Master’s degree, PhD preferred in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, with 5–8+ years of applied data science experience · Mastery of Python or R, statistical tools such as Stata, SAS and strong SQL · Expertise with ML algorithms (e.g. model selection, evaluation, feature engineering, etc.) · Expertise with application of AI to deliver insights with optimal performance, cost savings, etc. using structured, unstructured data · Expertise with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Matplotlib) · Experience processing large datasets, deploying LLMs in government cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure ADLS/Databricks/Azure ML, or equivalents) · Comparative understanding of LLMs (e.g. Claude Code, ChatGPT), and tradeoffs in terms of capabilities, cost, and performance · Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically to address complex research challenges · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a bias toward rigor, clarity, and defensibility over black-box modeling are essential · Familiarity with FISMA/NIST/Zero Trust security frameworks · Current Principal Data Scientist (PDS) Certification If you are interested in this posistion, please send me a copy of your latest resume at [email protected] with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not the right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you! · Availability to start a new job. · Best Rates · Contact # Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any question (s) you may have. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Best Regards, Khalid Banday Sr. Recruitment Professional iQuasar, LLC 6 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 305, Sterling, VA 20165 [email protected] Direct:(703) 552-8240 Main: (703) 962-6001 Ext. 604 www.iQuasar.com An Equal Opportunity Employer: iQuasar, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. This is a remote position. Compensation: $90.00 per hour