Data Scientist-Mid

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

About the role

The Data Scientist-Mid will support Defense & Intelligence Programs at Special Operations Command-Central (SOCCENT) located at MacDill AFB, FL in the Intelligence Data Science Team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Develop data-driven solutions to complex business challenges.
• Utilize advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in data.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experience, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• May develop processes and machine learning-based tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
• Works independently under general supervision.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.
• Basic understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.
• Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.
• 5-8 years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• On-site 5 days a week at MacDill AFB, FL.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401K with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Full flex work weeks where possible.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $116,875 - $158,125.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite