Data Scientist

Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company focused on devising analytical, operational, and technical solutions to complex national security challenges. We prioritize people and offer a competitive total compensation package.

About the role

This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and involves providing data science (DS) and operations research (OR) capabilities on-site for a combatant command Operation Assessment Division.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and apply data collection and decision analytics processes, including mathematical, statistical, and other analytic methods.
• Identify effective, efficient, and innovative technical solutions for Division data and automation requirements, including AI and machine learning (ML) solutions.
• Develop automated applications, data visualizations, information displays, decision briefings, and analytic papers to facilitate senior leadership decisions.
• Identify and develop data stream interfaces for authoritative data sources to support assessments and risk analysis.
• Integrate Division functions and products into the Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) system, MAVEN Smart Systems, and/or Advana.
• Build digital solutions using programming applications (e.g., R, R/Shiny, Python) to automate data collection, analysis, and staff processes.
• Develop and lead small teams in creating real-time/near real-time data visualization and analysis methodologies and tools.
• Participate in client operational planning processes in support of Joint planning.
• Support Knowledge Management and Information processes requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree, preferably in operations research, data science, math, engineering, science, or computer science.
• 5–12 years of combined professional DS/OR experience, with at least 5 years at a Combatant Command staff, Joint or Combined Command Headquarters, or Defense Department equivalent.
• High proficiency in R, R-Shiny, Python, Python-Shiny, SQL/POSTGRESQL, Microsoft Office applications, and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Functional knowledge of MAVEN Smart Systems, C2IE, Advana, AI, ML, Git, and Large Learning Models.
• Active Top Secret (TS)/Secure Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or lead small teams in high-visibility, urgent, or program-critical analysis using OR and DS techniques.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparing correspondence and presentations for 4-Star General Officer/Flag Officer level.
• Ability to develop and support new analytic capabilities as command requirements evolve.
• Knowledge of Joint Warfighting and Combatant Command functions.