data scientist Springfield, VA
Job description
Job ID: 2309735
Location: SPRINGFIELD, VA, US
Date Posted: 2023-07-14
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
STATISTICIAN/DATA SCIENTIST AT SPRINGFIELD, VA.
Overall Assignment Description:
SAIC has a critical need for a data scientist to analyze mission GEOINT data in support of our customer in Springfield, VA. Must possess the ability to leverage a range of data sources (e.g., SharePoint, customer requests for information, survey responses, production databases, etc.) to satisfy requirements. Provide insights to inform data strategy, in partnership with line of business representatives.
This data scientist would will help drive spatial/spatio‐temporal statistical analysis of mission issues, and would help develop/implement statistical methodologies for incorporating multiple datasets. The data scientist will develop strategies for exposing new datasets and create migration plans for legacy datasets. The data scientist will enable the office to perform deeper analysis of trends over time, ensure that collected data can be used across the IC now and in the future, and provide greater access to data holdings. The data scientist will develop and document processes for data discovery, modeling, and production that adhere to enterprise architecture standards, and will enable data for analysis, visualization, and modeling to address mission‐specific intelligence issues.
Duties may include:
1. Work with various stakeholders to develop data strategies and provide the data necessary to meet requirements.
2. Collaborate across a diverse team utilizes industry standard technology, communication and visualization tools to enable line of business missions.
3. Use data mining for structured and unstructured information to satisfy deployer requests.
4. Apply advanced analytics capabilities to derive insights from a combination of unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data.
5. Maintain, move, and manipulate data between applications and across NGA Domains, using appropriate software as technology evolves. Strength in collaboration and teamwork within, between, and across organizational boundaries.
6. Maintain databases for issues regarding full life cycle of data from design to production, conversion, migration, translation, and data quality assurance
7. Transfer, load, and share data using current government provided capabilities in accordance with administrative policies and procedures.
8. Project long range requirements for database administration in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function as well as business function managers.
9. Responsible for all activities related to the administration of computerized databases.
10. Identify emerging technologies/software and represent the office at technology meetings.
11. Data mining (search for data sets that would help perform the mission).
12. Be familiar with digital imagery and digital imagery processes.
13. Prepare briefings, presentations, and demonstrations. Specific products contractor may support:
1. Monthly Reports.
2. Trip Reports if travel is performed.
4. Project/Concept Plans.
5. Meeting minutes.
Qualifications
Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to complete a polygraph test.
Bachleor's degree in a STEM field and 9+ years of experience.
Required:
1. Possess strength in collaboration and teamwork within, between, and across organizational boundaries.
2. Possess a certificate and/or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in math or a science related field OR possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of a certificate or Bachelor’s Degree.
3. Expert-level skills with MS Office, data mining, ability to develop, manipulate, and maintain databases.
4. Experience with COTS statistical software (SPSS, SAS, MatLab etc.), COTS desktop software (MS Office and Access), and the Windows operating environment. Of particular importance is software packages used for advanced statistical analysis of operational data and tools for data visualization.
5. Experience with the counterterrorism mission needs and data requirements.
6. Understanding of Geospatial Policies and data handling restrictions, including cross-domain data movement, and data sharing strategies with IC mission partners and customers.
7. Experience in training individuals on new systems and functionalities in preparation for operational support
8. Experience with principal imagery exploitation tools, data used in applications, and data/products output from tool suites.
Desired:
9. Experience in identifying system enhancement opportunities and new capabilities.
10. Possesses good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member.
