Elder Research

About the Company

With three decades at the forefront of applied AI and machine learning, Elder Research gives large organizations and government agencies a surefire way to solve their toughest data challenges. Our expertise spans data science, data engineering, data strategy, and training. In a landscape where far too many data science projects fall short--blowing budgets, missing deadlines, failing to deliver, and losing revenue--Elder Research ensures you See It Solved. Our signature approach centers on spotting the real issues based on your unique goals and data, clinching the execution with expert guidance at every stage, and bringing everyone along with training and support that drive lasting adoption. That's why hundreds of leading organizations have trusted Elder Research to turn analytics into real-world impact.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Elder Research

Job Title

Data Scientist (Remote)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Data Scientist (Remote) **Role Summary:** Provide advanced analytical and machine‑learning solutions for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, extracting actionable insights from diverse data sources with minimal supervision. **Expectations:** - Hold a TS or CBP BI or DHS Suitability clearance adjudicated within the past 4 years. - Work remotely (DMV preferred). - Apply **six years** of experience in applied research, big‑data analytics, statistics, or related quantitative discipline; at least **three years** in machine learning. - Deliver high‑impact analytical products, models, and visualizations that inform operational decisions. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Design, develop, and maintain data‑driven solutions, including statistical models, machine‑learning pipelines, and quantitative simulations. 2. Clean, transform, and integrate large datasets from multiple sources using complex SQL, PySpark, and Python. 3. Perform advanced analytics: anomaly detection, clustering, time‑series forecasting (e.g., ARIMA), and NLP tasks (preprocessing, TF‑IDF, NER, LLM integration). 4. Visualize findings and embed interactive dashboards (e.g., Qlik) into web pages for stakeholder consumption. 5. Stay current with emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics to continuously improve solution quality. 6. Communicate analytical concepts and results to technical and non‑technical audiences, translating insights into actionable recommendations. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in Python (scikit‑learn, pandas, PySpark). - Advanced SQL query construction and ETL design. - Experience with cloud‑based distributed databases (Databricks or equivalent). - Expertise in machine‑learning model development and evaluation. - Data‑mining methods, statistical modeling, and data visualization. - NLP techniques (stemming, TF‑IDF, NER, LLMs). - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication abilities. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Master’s or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative discipline. - Ph.D. may substitute up to **three years** of relevant experience. - U.S. citizenship and clearance as specified above.

Arlington, United states

Hybrid

Mid level

26-11-2025

Company Name

Elder Research

Job Title

Cloud Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Cloud Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, build, and secure scalable cloud environments to support critical national security data analytics and decision‑making. Lead architecture, migration, automation, and performance optimization for cloud‑native solutions across compute, storage, networking, and data services. **Expactations:** - Deliver repeatable, secure, and mission‑ready cloud infra. - Partner with cross‑disciplinary teams to align cloud design with evolving security requirements. - Maintain high reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency while safeguarding classified data. **Key Responsibilities:** - Architect and implement cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) using IaC (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation). - Migrate, integrate, and secure data pipelines, ETL workflows, and legacy systems for classified environments. - Develop serverless functions, containers, and Kubernetes workloads to meet performance targets. - Automate deployment pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, CodePipeline) and enforce DevSecOps practices. - Implement monitoring, observability, and cost‑management controls (Prometheus, CloudWatch, Datadog). - Deliver technical guidance to non‑technical stakeholders and lead multi‑disciplinary project teams. **Required Skills:** - Cloud certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Architect). - Deep knowledge of compute, storage, networking, and security services (VPC, IAM, encryption). - Experience with serverless, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and database systems (SQL/NoSQL). - Proficiency with data pipeline tools (AWS Glue, Apache NiFi) and ML deployment (SageMaker, Vertex AI). - Strong IaC fluency (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK). - DevSecOps & CI/CD expertise (GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline). - Monitoring & observability skills (Prometheus, CloudWatch, Datadog). - Ability to secure data pipelines/ML workflows and modernize legacy systems in classified settings. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). - TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.

Fort george g. meade, United states

On site

27-11-2025

Company Name

Elder Research

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer Role Summary: Develop, implement, and maintain containerized web applications and data pipelines supporting machine learning operations and exploratory data analysis for defense and intelligence missions. Oversee high‑performance computing tasks, infrastructure as code, and infrastructure as a service solutions. Work onsite with a TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. Expectations: * Hold a valid TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. * Deliver software solutions efficiently with minimal supervision. * Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and cross‑functional teams. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and troubleshoot containerized web services and applications. * Build and maintain data pipelines in support of ML operations and EDA tasks. * Perform high‑performance computing operations, maintenance, and data compliance. * Architect and automate infrastructure using IaC and IaaS principles. * Develop and expose RESTful APIs. * Integrate and monitor big‑data solutions such as Splunk and Elastic Stack. * Implement continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins). * Collaborate with Jira and Confluence for task tracking and documentation. Required Skills: * Proficient in Python or Java. * SQL expertise. * HTML development. * Experience with Apache NiFi. * CI/CD knowledge (GitLab CI, Jenkins). * Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). * Atlassian suite proficiency (Jira, Confluence). * Infrastructure as Code (Ansible). * REST API development. * Testing frameworks or automation tools. * Big‑data frameworks (Splunk, Elastic Stack). * Strong communication and client‑facing experience. * Ability to work independently with high quality and speed. Required Education & Certifications: * Master's degree with ≥3 years relevant experience OR * Bachelor's degree with ≥5 years relevant experience OR * High school diploma with ≥7 years relevant experience. * TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Fort george g. meade, United states

On site

Mid level

09-02-2026

Company Name

Elder Research

Job Title

Data Scientist

Job Description

**Job Title** Data Scientist **Role Summary** Design, develop, and deploy advanced statistical and AI/ML solutions to extract actionable insights from structured and unstructured data, support semantic analysis, and improve product safety decision‑making. Lead model creation and evaluation, implement efficient cloud‑based pipelines, and communicate findings through data storytelling. **Expactations** - Build and maintain predictive, classification, regression, and anomaly detection models using modern AI/ML techniques - Apply semantic coding techniques to uncover patterns and produce clear, actionable narratives - Evaluate models rigorously (precision, recall, F1‑score, AUC, fairness) and iterate for optimal performance - Innovate with emerging tools (GitHub Copilot, CI/CD, automated pipelines) in a scalable Azure environment - Collaborate in Agile teams, contribute to version control, and deliver high‑quality solutions **Key Responsibilities** 1. Extract insights and perform semantic analysis on datasets to drive product safety enhancements. 2. Design and implement AI/ML models (regression, classification, NLP, unsupervised learning) with focus on reliability and fairness. 3. Conduct comprehensive model evaluation and tuning, reporting results in clear visual formats. 4. Automate modeling pipelines, integrating semantic coding and CI/CD workflows for cloud deployment. 5. Storytell complex data findings to stakeholders via dashboards and visualizations. 6. Maintain code quality using Git, adhere to Agile practices, and facilitate continuous improvement. **Required Skills** - 3+ years of designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML models (regression, classification, NLP). - Proficiency in Python (Pandas, Scikit‑learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow). - 3+ years experience with Azure cloud services; Azure certifications a plus. - 2+ years SQL for data querying and manipulation. - Experience with Power BI or equivalent visualization tools. - Strong oral and written communication; data storytelling ability. - Git‑based version control, Agile workflow experience. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field. - Preferred: Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience. - Azure certification(s) recommended. - U.S. citizenship required; current or ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Arlington, United states

Hybrid

Junior

10-02-2026