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Quant Developer Contract Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

King George, VA · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

... year contract providing subject matter, systems engineering, software development, and test ... quantitative terms and able to translate complexity to approximate time and cost to maintain ...

USC, GC, H1B and EAD Contract Type: W2 We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AI/ML Engineer ... Understanding of quantitative/statistical/ML/AI modeling methodologies. * Experience in ML ...

Contract to Hire Role Overview This position is for a Senior Software Developer within an ... A graduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Manage assigned task schedules and budgets in accordance with applicable contract/delivery orders ... Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ...

Merrifield, VA(Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months Contract Responsibilities: * Advanced skill in ... Doctoral degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or another quantitative ...

Data Scientist Specialist Duration: 6 Months - Potential Contract to hire Location: McLean, VA ... Programming skills in one or more of Python, R, SAS or related languages * Exceptional quantitative ...

Senior Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$121K - $165K/yr

Arlington, VA Hybrid (Need local candidates only within 30-40 miles) Duration : 6 months contract ... Passion for analytical / quantitative problem solving * Experience identifying and implementing ...

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What is the difference between Quant Developer Contract vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Developer ContractQuant Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in finance, mathematics, or computer science; programming skills in Python, C++, or JavaUsually requires a degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; strong analytical and modeling skills
Work EnvironmentProject-based, short-term contracts, often in trading firms or hedge fundsFull-time, ongoing roles within financial institutions or asset management firms
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and financial technology companiesWidely used in investment banks, asset managers, and financial consulting firms

In summary, Quant Developer Contract roles focus on developing and implementing trading algorithms on a temporary basis, requiring strong programming skills. Quant Analysts typically perform ongoing quantitative research and modeling in a full-time capacity. Both roles share similar educational backgrounds but differ mainly in employment type and work environment.

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Quantitative Risk Modeler -- 16757

Quantitative Risk Modeler -- 16757

Seneca Resources Company, LLC

Vienna, VA • On-site

$60 - $72/hr

Contractor

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Title: Quantitative Risk Modeler
Location: Vienna, VA OR Winchester, VA OR Pensacola, FL
Job Type: Contract (extensions expected)
Years of Experience: 10+ years and/or doctorate degree required
Pay Rate:
Pensacola Pay : $60/hr on W2 or $72/hr on C2C
Winchester Pay : $63.00/hr on W2 or $71/hr on C2C
Vienna Pay:$70/hr on W2 or $77/hr on C2C

Role Summary
This is a senior-level (10+ years / PhD) position focused on quantitative modeling for cybersecurity risk. It blends:
  • Advanced mathematics & statistics
  • Machine learning & probabilistic modeling
  • Cybersecurity analytics
  • Data engineering + visualization
Core Responsibilities (implied)
Although not explicitly listed, based on the requirements, you'd likely:
  • Build risk models using probability, statistics, and ML
  • Apply game theory to simulate attacker vs defender scenarios
  • Analyze large datasets (cyber/security data)
  • Design data pipelines and models
  • Create dashboards and visualizations for leadership
  • Translate complex technical insights into business decisions
Required Qualifications
Very high bar:
  • PhD in Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics (or equivalent deep experience)
  • 10+ years of experience
Strong theoretical background in:
  • Probabilistic theory
  • Dynamic systems
  • Statistical modeling
  • Machine learning algorithms
Technical Skills
You're expected to be very strong in:
  • Programming: Python, SQL
  • Tools: Jupyter Notebook / VS Code
  • Data concepts:
    • Data modeling
    • Data mining
    • Database design
  • Visualization:
    • Strategy + tools like Power BI, Plotly
Advanced / Niche Expertise
This is what makes the role elite-level:
  • Game Theory (important!)
    • Bayesian games
    • Nash equilibrium
    • Algorithmic game theory
  • Cybersecurity knowledge:
    • Security frameworks
    • Risk analytics
Soft Skills
They emphasize:
  • Communication with both technical & non-technical stakeholders
  • Presentation skills (likely reporting to leadership)
  • Ability to simplify complex models into actionable insights.

About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.