Subject Matter Expert - Data Scientist

Position Overview

APEX TK is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Data Science for a key role supporting a government client in Chantilly, VA. This position centers on leveraging vast datasets within Splunk to provide critical insights into data usage and auditing. The ideal candidate will be a master of Splunk SPL, using it to extract and structure raw data, and will possess strong Python skills to further process, augment, and visualize the information. This is a client-facing role that demands excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into elegant, functional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel methods, processes, and systems to extract raw data from Splunk and create intuitive reports and dashboards.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define requirements for, create, and refine a variety of recurring and ad-hoc reports.
• Utilize Python and its data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas) to perform advanced data manipulation, analysis, and interpretation, transforming raw data into actionable knowledge.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for the customer, effectively communicating project status, managing expectations, and negotiating solutions to complex challenges.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to innovate and implement new reporting and scripting solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all created solutions and processes to ensure clarity and maintainability.
• Apply data science best practices and standard operating procedures to foster team cohesion and ensure the highest quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications