Jr. Data Scientist

Description of Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Data Scientist in providing technical and analytical support to ODASW(CNGT) leadership.
Support the development of the MOE performance measurement framework by extracting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets from across the DoW CN community for further analysis.
Aid in implementing predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical scripts under the guidance of the Senior Data Scientist to support threat forecasting and resource optimization.
Assist in the architecture of data pipelines and help build, update, and maintain data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Conduct technical research and draft initial documentation to support the Senior Data Scientist in prototyping enterprise-wide data standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Provide analytical and technical support during interagency forums and working groups, assisting in the documentation of data-sharing requirements and technical meeting outcomes.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Degree/Education/Certification

Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field from an accredited university. (Recent graduates with limited professional experience are preferred).

Required Skills and Experience

• Foundational knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and machine learning theories and their application in evaluating program data.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R), database query languages (e.g., SQL), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively on technical teams and support senior personnel on complex data projects.
• Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly learn, DoW organizational structures and basic concepts related to national security or security cooperation programs.
• Capability to operate within secure DoW data environments, demonstrating a working knowledge of basic data security and governance principles.
• Be able to operate independently, proactively manage requirements, and require minimal government direction to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate prior experience and capabilities for the successful execution of tasks associated with specific duty positions/focus areas (e.g., legislative, budget, etc.).
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to translate highly technical information into plain language for effective communication with DoW and other USG staff in the performance of all duties, tasks and services.

Required Citizenship and Clearance

Must be a naturalized U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive salaries.

Schedule

N/A