Geospatial Data Scientist

BAE Systems, Inc. has a contingent opening for a Geospatial Data Scientist supporting US Army INSCOM primarily on Ft. Gordon, GA.

About the role

The candidate’s role will be to work with GEOINT analysts to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, systems, process automation, and models to support customer intelligence requirements. The Geospatial Data Scientist will lead efforts including:

• Design, implementation, and operation of data-driven approaches to client intelligence requirements
• Design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems
• Developing, adapting, and integrating algorithms, software tools, and tradecraft to satisfy customer requirements

These efforts will directly support GEOINT exploitation, analysis, and reporting of all Advanced GEOINT and Full Spectrum GEOINT (FSG) related disciplines, tradecraft, and products produced by INSCOM MIB-Theater Integrated GEOINT Divisions (IGD). Sub-disciplines include but are not limited to:

• Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR)
• Electro-Optical (EO)
• Moving Target Indicator (MTI)
• Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
• Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
• Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S)
• Wide Area Persistent Surveillance (WAPS)
• Geospatial data processing
• General intelligence analysis

The candidate must possess familiarity in GEOINT operations and extensive knowledge in data science to be considered.

Requirements

• MA/MS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in a STEM-related discipline AND 5 years of relevant experience; OR BA/BS degree in a STEM-related discipline AND 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated mastery and employment of geographic and geospatial scientific principles, tools, and analytical techniques, reflected throughout most of the relevant prior experience
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with data science techniques including (but not limited to) logistic regression, vector, natural language processing, principal component analysis, clustering techniques, neural networks, deep learning models, image recognition, and algorithm employment or development
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with tabular analysis, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, Julia, etc.) to deliver unique insights
• Familiarity with agile software development project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) to deliver new capabilities
• Ability to work non-traditional hours or days if mission requirements emerge

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in AWS (AI/ML specialty)
• Experience working with IT, business, or operational metrics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Confluence, etc.)
• Knowledge of the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) production chain
• Experience working within a Department of War (DoW) or Intelligence Community (IC) operational environment and with DoW/IC geospatial data repositories
• Familiarity with Army, DoW, or IC GEOINT or Geospatial processes, policy, and programs
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools to deliver reports, graphics, and briefings

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $107,359 – $182,510. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave (including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave)
• Company recognition program (monetary or non-monetary awards)
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics