Company Overview

ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 140 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 44 state government agencies, and 66 healthcare organizations. More than 600 consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/.

Role Overview

ID.me is looking for a Staff Data Scientist to help pioneer the Data Science function with the company. By filling this role, ID.me will be equipped to manage the growing complexity of data interactions and member expectations effectively. The Data Scientist V will play a critical role in enhancing the security, usability, and personalization of the ID.me platform, driving increased satisfaction and engagement among members and partners. This position will be pivotal in transforming ID.me into a trusted, centralized service for identity and data management across the digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Integration: Analyze large datasets to understand patterns and trends in member behavior and data accuracy. Develop algorithms and models to integrate member data seamlessly across various platforms, ensuring data integrity and relevance in real-time during member authentication processes.
• Machine Learning and Predictive Modeling: Design and deploy machine learning models to predict member data changes, such as address or contact information updates. Use predictive analytics to anticipate member needs and reduce friction in updating and authorizing data across multiple platforms.
• Data Quality Assurance: Implement robust data validation and cleansing techniques to ensure the accuracy and quality of data used across the network. Continuously monitor data quality metrics and develop automated systems to correct inconsistencies and errors in real-time.
• Profile Management Innovation: Lead initiatives to create dynamic member profiles that align with various use cases and contexts, enhancing personalization and relevance of data. Work closely with the UX team to integrate these profiles into partner authentication screens and ID.me's own interfaces effectively.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with technical teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to enhance the ID.me platform's functionality, focusing on data governance and the secure sharing of sensitive information. Ensure that all data handling complies with relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Data Governance and Strategy: Develop and oversee data governance policies that support scalable, secure, and efficient data operations. Advise on the strategic use of data and analytics to drive business decisions and improve the member experience.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, coaching and/or training to junior Data Scientist

Qualifications

The qualifications below are ideal, but not all are required.  We encourage candidates to apply if they satisfy some, but not all of the qualifications.

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data science for a SaaS company or a mature startup
• BS/MS in Data Science or a related quantitative or scientific field 
• Strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with using ML libraries - pandas, numpy, sklearn, scipy, etc.. 
• Strong background in Statistics.
• Experience ingesting, processing, and visualizing data sources of varying types - structured/relational and unstructured
• Experience in developing, managing, and manipulating large, complex datasets
• Data-driven, detail-oriented individual with excellent storytelling and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team
• Superb time management, prioritization of tasks and ability to meet deadlines with little supervision

Ideal candidate will thrive in the following culture:

• Must have an obsession for building quality products 
• Ability to thrive when there are changing priorities and shifting of gears
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be a team player with a strong, self-managing work ethic
• Must be a self-starter with a passion for software engineering, learning and continuous improvement

Note that candidates must be able to work in one of our hub locations (McLean VA or Mountain View CA)

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The annual base salary listed does not include a company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity and benefits which will be determined based on experience, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location and role. 

ID.me offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts (medical, limited purpose, dependent care, commuter benefit accounts), basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, ability to participate in unlimited paid time off subject to the terms and conditions of the PTO policy, including 8 company wide holidays, short and long-term disability insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, referral bonus policy, employee assistance program, pet insurance, travel assistant program, wellbeing and childcare discounts, benefit advocates, and a learning and development benefit.

The above represents the anticipated total rewards package for this job requisition. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on qualifications, professional experiences, skills, education, relevant training, geographic location, and other job related factors.

ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations.

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