DATA SCIENTIST

DATA SCIENTIST

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Lalaith Astor Technical Consulting House (LATCH) provides technical consulting services to the US Federal Government. We provide dependable high-quality solutions as well as innovative architecture, engineering, and functional designs. Our core values enable us to bring unique viewpoints as we approach our work such as understanding and adopting the client’s mission; delivering technical solutions that are aligned to client goals, objectives, and budgets; empowering clients through systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) services; and producing high quality, value-driven work products.

At LATCH, you’ll work with clients and a leadership team that empowers our people to think audaciously, welcomes differences, and encourages pride in our work while exposing and solving emerging challenges to meet impactful commitments.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist proficient in creating and managing complex data architectures, developing business rules, and working with different data sources. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining a comprehensive data architecture; managing data transformations and integrations; and creating, updating, deleting data. The selected candidate will collaborate with other team members on data integrations and projects, and requires strong communication skills to effectively explain complex data architectures and transformations to stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Data Architecture and Design: Develop and maintain a comprehensive data architecture using tools such as Power Platform, Dataverse, and Azure Synapse. Create and manage tables, columns, relationships, keys, and properties while considering impacts to quality attributes such as security, performance, and resiliency.
• Data Transformation and Integration: Manage the transformation and integration of data from multiple sources. Leverage Power Automate, HTTP Connector (APIs), and Azure integrations for the flow of data across systems. Collaborate with other team members on integrations from Azure.
• Data Management: Create, update, and delete data and tables from multiple sources. Manage choices, connections, and gateways within Dataverse. Set and manage data refresh schedules.
• Business Rule Management: Add, modify, and delete Business Rules. Utilize tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA) and its Query Language Rego for policy enforcement across the data architecture.
• Data Analysis and Visualization: Leverage Power BI Cloud/Desktop and Excel for data analysis and visualization. Create and manage Pivot Tables and ensure data validation. Use tools like Postman for API development and testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

It is desirable that the candidate has the following qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 5+ years as a Data Scientist
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure Synapse, Power BI, Power Automate, OPA, SQL, Microsoft Graph, and JSON. Knowledge of Excel, Spreadsheet Compare, and Postman is also required.
• Experience: Several years of experience in data architecture, management, and analysis. Experience in managing data transformations and integrations across multiple sources is essential.
• Advanced Data Skills: Proficiency in creating and managing complex data architectures, developing business rules, and working with different data sources. Experience with AI Builder, Chatbots, and Solutions is a plus.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with other team members on data integration and projects. Strong communication skills to effectively explain complex data architectures and transformations to stakeholders.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Data Scientist: 5 years
• Dataverse: 4 years
• Power Platform, Power BI, and Power Automate: 4 years
• Data Architecture: 4 years
• AI Builder, Chatbots, and Solutions: 4 years

Work Location

Remote

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree

SALARY RANGE

$165,000 to $175,000

BENEFITS

LATCH’s benefits program offers a comprehensive range of choices which include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, familial status, military status, age, disability, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.