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spatial front

Job Type 
 
Full-time 
 
Description 
 
Spatial Front Inc. (SFI) is seeking an experienced Clinical Data Scientist to support a Federal Government customer. This project focuses on researching and ingesting publicly available foreign regulatory data and integrating it with existing datasets. The role supports building a sustainable, daily data ingestion pipeline and applying advanced analytics—such as time-series analysis, trend analysis, and machine learning (e.g., NLP, clustering, and outlier detection)—to generate insights and proactively identify high-risk facilities. 
 
Summary Of Major Job Functions 
 
This role supports the extraction, integration, and analysis of complex regulatory and operational data to generate actionable insights and identify high-risk facilities. The position combines advanced analytics with hands-on data engineering and operational support to ensure high-quality, reliable data services. 
 
Non-Technical Activities 
 


* Extract meaningful insights from acquired and existing datasets using advanced analytical techniques, including time-series analysis, trend analysis, and machine learning (e.g., clustering, NLP, and outlier detection).
* Support a proactive, risk-based approach by identifying patterns and indicators of high-risk facilities.
* Prepare and deliver presentations and analytical findings to stakeholders.
* Conduct root-cause analysis and communicate data issues, risks, and gaps to project leadership.
* Perform periodic status check-ins and provide feedback to ensure alignment with project goals. 
 
 
 

Technical Activities 
 


* Serve as a specialist in applying data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, and operations research to design data models, perform data mining, and develop algorithms and predictive models.
* Perform hands-on data analysis, validation, and quality assurance to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
* Utilize data mining techniques and web scraping tools to extract data from websites, databases, and other sources.
* Apply business intelligence, analytics, reporting, and data transformation techniques to drive insights.
* Design, manage, and optimize data pipelines, including data architecture, formats, and performance.
* Ensure operational excellence by maintaining reliable, efficient, and high-quality data services. 
 
 
 

Primary Responsibilities & Required Skills 
 


* Strong experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
* PySpark / Apache Spark experience (required)
* Strong R / RShiny skills (required)
* Strong Python skills (required)
* Advanced SQL experience (required)
* Familiarity with a broad range of machine learning techniques and their implementation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong analytical skills with emphasis on data exploration and data wrangling
* Databricks experience (preferred)
* Biological sciences or pharmaceutical domain experience (preferred) 
 
 
 

Requirements 
 


* MS in a qualitative technical field such as computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in at least one of the following work areas: analytics, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, quality analytics, biotechnology research and development, or other relevant research programs.
* Demonstrate familiarity with Databricks and expertise in either R or Python.
* Must have expertise in web scraping, time-series analysis, and machine learning techniques, with proven ability to apply these skills effectively. 
 
 
 

Additional Information 
 


* To meet the clearance requirements for this opportunity, candidates must be authorized to work in the US
* All candidates will be subject to a complete background check, including, but not limited to, Criminal History, Education Verification, Professional Certification Verification, Verification of Previous Employment, and Credit History.
* Public Trust background investigations can take approximately four to eight weeks and require fingerprinting. 
 
 
 

Other Information 
 


* The salary for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 annually
* For information on SFI's benefits, please visit http://www.spatialfront.com/pages/career.html
* This is a full-time W2 position.
* Please no agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-corp.
* Spatial Front Inc. is an Equal-opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
* Spatial Front Inc. participates in E-Verify. 
 
 
 

Salary Description 
 
$100,000 – $130,000