Instructor/Facilitator - Data Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction on data analytics principles, tools, and techniques with practical application
• Facilitate classroom discussions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials
• Provide mentorship and guidance to students on analytical projects and coursework
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Power BI and the Army Vantage platform
• Create and administer assessments, practical exercises, and capstone projects
• Integrate data analytics into the How the Army Runs (HTAR) reference materials
• Conduct benchmarking of external training programs and incorporate best practices
• Support development of white papers, research papers, reports, and executive briefings
• Instruct senior leaders in courses such as FICSL and SLOCs
• Conduct exportable training at CONUS locations as required
• Update AFMS academic SOPs and support curriculum modernization efforts

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Security Clearance (required; must be maintained)
• Strong knowledge of data analytics concepts including data modeling, validation, and exploratory analysis
• Proficiency in SQL or similar query languages
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Power BI (dashboards, reports, data models)
• Experience with Power Query for data transformation and integration
• Strong working knowledge of DAX (calculated columns, measures, time intelligence)
• Able to design and optimize scalable, high-performance data models
• Hands-on experience with the Army Vantage platform
• Strong facilitation and adult learning instructional skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (executive-level writing required)
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Able to collaborate across multiple organizations and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Able to travel as required

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of data analytics experience within a Department of Defense or Army organization
• Direct experience supporting HQDA-level operations, preferably within G-8 or G-3/5/7
• Experience applying data analytics within force management or resource management environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or related field

Preferred Experience

• Prior military service (especially in force management or analytics roles)
• Experience developing curriculum and instructional materials
• Previous instructor/facilitator experience in a military or government environment
• Familiarity with Army data systems and force management processes