ME00579-Data Scientist 3
At a glance
Mid-level Data Science role at Momentum Engineering, Inc. Openings. Fort Meade · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $144,591–$164,625.
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What you'll do
- Build NLP models that split spoken and written language into tokens and assign parts of speech or related labels
- Compare model results with human-labeled examples, measure accuracy, and adjust algorithms to improve performance
- Clean, reshape, and prepare language data before using it to train models
- Create training datasets and annotation methods, then examine language patterns that could improve model results
- Document your approach, model measurements, and findings to make the work repeatable
What you bring
- You hold an active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph for the Maryland customer
- You have a related degree plus the matching experience: a master’s and six years, a bachelor’s and eight, or an associate’s and ten
- You bring NLP experience with text and speech, including tokenization and language annotation
- You can use Python and NLP or data science libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, or scikit-learn
- You can judge model performance using numerical measures and comparisons
Who this fits
This role suits a data scientist focused on language models and annotation across text and speech. The position is in Fort Meade and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph for the Maryland customer.
From the employer
Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.
Job Summary
- Seeking a Data Scientist to support a Natural Language Processing (NLP) project focused on developing automated solutions to process, analyze, and annotate language data derived from both spoken and written sources
- This role involves building and improving models that tokenize language data, assign linguistic features such as parts of speech, and evaluate model performance against human-generated annotations to ensure accuracy and reliability
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement NLP models and algorithms to tokenize and process spoken and written language data
- Design and build automated annotation solutions for labeling language data, including parts-of-speech tagging and related linguistic features
- Evaluate and improve model performance by comparing outputs against human-generated annotations and refining algorithms accordingly
- Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured language data to identify patterns and improve model accuracy
- Support development of training datasets and annotation frameworks to enhance model performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align NLP solutions with mission and data requirements
- Perform data preprocessing, cleansing, and transformation to prepare datasets for modeling
- Document methodologies, model performance metrics, and findings to support repeatability and continuous improvement
- Stay current with advancements in NLP, machine learning, and language modeling techniques
Required Qualifications
- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (MD Customer)
- Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
- Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and tools
- Proficiency in Python and common NLP/data science libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, scikit-learn)
- Experience with text and speech data processing, including tokenization and annotation
- Ability to evaluate model performance using quantitative metrics and comparison methods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with annotated language datasets and linguistic frameworks
- Familiarity with machine learning or deep learning models for NLP
- Experience with speech processing or audio data analysis
- Knowledge of model evaluation techniques and performance benchmarking
- Experience working in mission-driven or government environments
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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