Full-Time

Junior Data Scientist

Posted on 10/1/2025

Latitude

Latitude

11-50 employees

Full-service staffing for technical roles

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

Ashburn, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Pytorch
SQL
Machine Learning
Pandas
NumPy
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • 1–3+ years of hands-on experience in data science or a related role.
  • Strong proficiency with Python and relevant libraries (PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, etc.).
  • AI/ML experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of databases and SQL, with the ability to manipulate and analyze data from internal/proprietary systems.
  • Excellent communication skills — able to explain processes, methods, and results clearly and effectively.
  • Independent, proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Responsibilities
  • Work with data from proprietary internal databases, applying strong database and data wrangling skills.
  • Develop, train, and deploy AI/ML models to support business and technical objectives.
  • Utilize Python and its core data science libraries (e.g., PyTorch, NumPy, Pandas, etc.) for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
  • Explain and present data findings, methodologies, and processes clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with team members while taking ownership of assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with additional machine learning frameworks or deep learning tools.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data science workflows.
  • Prior experience working with proprietary or custom databases.

Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
  • 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
  • Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.

What critics are saying

  • Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
  • $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
  • Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.

What makes Latitude unique

  • Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
  • Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
  • Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

INACTIVE