Product Manager
Elder Research is a recognized leader in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence consulting. Founded in 1995 by Dr. John Elder, Elder Research has helped government agencies and Fortune Global 500® companies solve real-world problems in diverse industry segments.
Our goal is to transform data, domain knowledge, and algorithmic innovations into world-class analytic solutions. When we combine the business domain expertise of our clients with our deep understanding of advanced analytics, we create a team that can extract actionable value from the data.
Our areas of expertise include data science, text mining, data visualization, scientific software engineering, and technical teaching. Experience with diverse projects and algorithms, advanced validation techniques, and innovative model combination methods (ensembles) enables Elder Research to maximize project success for a continued return on analytics investment.
In 2020 we acquired the Institute for Statistics Education at Statistics.com to provide focused data science, analytics, and statistics training for corporations and individuals. The Institute’s certificates and degrees are certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and its courses are approved by the American Council on Education.
Elder Research’s Analytics Services are designed to scale based on the unique requirements of each organization and can maximize the client’s return on analytic investment. Elder Research is also a leader in advanced analytic training and offers a variety of training services directed at each of the key stakeholders within an organization. Training builds a common foundation and vision for analytics across business units and lead to the successful adoption, deployment, and maintenance of analytic models within an organization.
Job Description
Location
Arlington, VA (Hybrid, candidates must live in the greater Washington, DC metro area)
Clearance Required
Must have a ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE; an ACTIVE TOP-SECRET is PREFERRED
Position Overview
The Product Manager / Scrum Master is responsible for driving teams to establish, document, and implement governance processes, roles, and communications for the Analytics program. Their job responsibilities include:
- Providing governance to produce products and its components for on-time delivery
- Defining repeatable processes for documentation and reviewing documentation to finalize artifacts
- Developing an actionable roadmap for analytic opportunities and recommending opportunities for growing analytics capabilities to facilitating effective decision making
- Clearly communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical and technical stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics, or related discipline) and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Product management
- Agile methodology
- Clearance Required: Current Secret
- Must reside in the DC Metro area and be able to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
- Basic to advanced analytics
- Bank Secrecy Act knowledge
- Scrum master certification
- A Top Secret clearance is preferred
About Elder Research, Inc
People Centered. Data Driven
Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.
Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.
Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.
Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.
