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Both W2 and 1099 options listed below.Qualifications:5+ years of in-depth experience in at least one analytical/statistical language (Python, R, or SQL)3+ years of SQL database experience2+ years of custom machine learning and AI model training, including supervised and unsupervised methods2+ years of Natural Language Processing (NLP) expertise focused on unstructured data2+ years with data visualization tools2+ years of experience manipulating unstructured dataActive Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenStrongly Preferred QualificationsEducational background in Data Science a plusExperience with entity extraction, named entity recognition, or similar information-extraction techniquesExperience supporting enterprise search or investigative/intelligence data environmentsExperience supporting enterprise data modernization initiativesDOJ, DEA, or broader federal law-enforcement experience highly desirable; DHS experience considered closely adjacentThe salary range for this position is $165,000–$183,000 annually for candidates hired as W-2 employees. 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