Sr. Data Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring an Senior Data Scientist to provide support for the Research Directorate at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and will be onsite in Lakehurst, NJ.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst (LKE) Mission Operations & Integration (MO&I) Department. NAWCAD LKE is the lead activity responsible for Navy Aircraft Platform Support Equipment (SE), Aircraft Launch Recovery Equipment (ALRE), and provides support to additional Joint Service, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The successful execution of these efforts results in logistics, engineering, and cyber work products for each aircraft and associated support systems.

This is for future openings and positions may not be immediately available.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

Develop and implement data strategies that align with business objectives

Ensure effective utilization of data assets across organization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and business stakeholders

Understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions

Oversee data collections, storage, and maintenance

Ensure data integrity and security

Enforce data governance policies

Stay current with advancements in data science and machine learning

Drive innovation

Continuous improvement within the team

Communicate findings and recommendations to Sr. Management and other stakeholders

Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights

Utilize advanced analytics tools and technologies

Enhance data processing and analysis capabilities

Ensure the scalability and efficiency of data solutions

Required Qualifications

10+ years of data science experience

5+ years programming experience (C++, JAVA) - of the most current generation

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or related scientific / technical discipline

Active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

401k – Vested immediately and 4% match

Life insurance and disability paid by the company

AFLAC Available

Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

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At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!

Regular Full-Time