Sr. Data Scientist

Data Scientist

James Scott, LLC is actively searching for an experienced Data Scientist to provide support to one of its top tier customers. The selected Data Scientist will serve in a key role and aid and support in creating automated processes to include development of workflow using both legacy and advanced tools for examination and functionality and identify and provide solutions when addressing Department of Defense and Intel Community problems. Selected candidate must be highly passionate to work on modern architectures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Engage with both structured and unstructured datasets in a modeling and analytics context to develop efficient processes for evaluating complex data sources and addressing unique intelligence challenges

Lead and contribute to the creation of new solutions, as well as the enhancement of existing ones

Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and program managers to break down road map items into actionable tasks, provide time and resource estimates, propose solutions, and assess risk

Apply exploratory data analysis techniques to extract insights, patterns, and correlations from complex datasets

Integrate math, coding, and analytics to derive actionable insights for decision-makers

Research and apply optimization frameworks and strategies to inform both data management and analytical activities

Use big data tools to process and interpret diverse datasets, generating meaningful insights

Conduct peer reviews to raise the quality of workflows and analytical approaches

Mentor team members and contribute to building a high-performing, technically skilled workforce

Required Qualifications:

8-10 years of related experience; Additional experience may substitute for education level

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, or CI Poly eligible

Experience supporting Intelligence Community

Senior to SME level ability to work with both structured and unstructured data

Notable experience in database development and data mining

Solid experience leveraging government-off-the-shelf data processing and analytics tools to modernize methodologies

Proficiency with commercial off-the-shelf statistical tools such as Tableau, MapLarge, and/or MATLAB for data visualization and complex statistical analytics

Hands-on experience with advanced analytical methods, and a track record of applying them to meet client needs

Demonstrated experience leading technical teams in solving intelligence and analytical problems

Familiarity and knowledge in specialized technology research methods to support operation needs and tasks

Geodatabase development using .NET, Python, C++, or Java

Web services architecture, design, and development

Preferred Experience:

BS or master's degree in data science or a closely related technical discipline

Background in developing and implementing AI/ML technologies and solutions

Advanced programming experience using tools such as HTML5/JavaScript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, Statistical tools, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, or ArcIMS

Experience in programming for web interfaces

Some familiarity in building and maintaining databases for GEOINT, OSINT, or SIGINT, to align with mission sets and needs

Proficiency in visualizing data through Network Analytics or Matrix, graphical data tools, and creating operational pictures that support assessments and intelligence products