Data Scientist

Radiance Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company where innovation, ownership, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We offer a standout benefits package—including competitive salaries, full health/dental/vision/life insurance, a generous 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a supportive, growth-driven work environment.

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team. In this role, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, fellow data scientists, and operations research analysts to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community missions.

If you're passionate about extracting insights from complex data, applying cutting-edge machine learning techniques, and helping shape national defense strategies, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Collect, explore, and analyze complex datasets from multiple sources to uncover actionable trends and insights

Design experiments and perform statistical modeling, including testing and validation of predictive algorithms

Develop scalable, cloud-enabled data pipelines and automation for efficient model deployment

Create custom algorithms to solve analytical challenges with incomplete or high-dimensional data

Visualize and communicate data-driven findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including business and IT leaders

Build web-based data prototypes and dashboards to support decision-making

Collaborate with database engineers and M&S experts to refine data management workflows and best practices

Contribute to the development and implementation of advanced data access tools, and train team members on new or enhanced systems

Required Skills

Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights

Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and high attention to detail

Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field

Expertise in data normalization and handling large, complex, or incomplete datasets

Strong proficiency in Python and/or R (VBA or MATLAB experience a plus)

Experience visualizing analytical results and building compelling dashboards

Familiarity with constructive simulation systems (e.g., AFSIM, ITASE, NGTS)

Proven ability to perform advanced statistical modeling and experimentation

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline

(with at least 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, or computer science)

Experience developing or enhancing cloud-based data solutions

Strong knowledge of data imputation techniques and applied machine learning

Familiarity with defense-related analytics or operational modeling preferred

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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