Data Scientist (DoD Cyber Analytics)

Quick Facts

• Role: Data Scientist (DoD Cyber Analytics)

• Work environment: Unclassified and classified environments supporting tactical and strategic IT and network mission capabilities

Description

Apply advanced data science, statistical, mathematical, and computational methods to analyze highly complex cyber and network problems. Adapt machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining, and visualization to produce reliable, defensible analytics for decision-making. Transform data from network sensors, enterprise systems, and authorized repositories into actionable information and monitor analytics performance over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly complex analytical projects across unclassified and classified environments

• Evaluate multi-disciplinary network systems, big data platforms, and security to assess performance, control, resilience, and mission impact

• Apply advanced research techniques and science-based analytical methods to support evaluations and leadership briefings

• Transform data from authorized sources into decision-support products

• Continuously evaluate and monitor decision-support systems, analytical models, and statistical methods for mission performance

• Recommend data collection, integration, retention, governance, access, and quality management strategies

• Use business metrics and performance measures to identify, assess, validate, and monitor improvement opportunities

• Coordinate with data owners to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, privacy, records management, and information security requirements

• Determine project resource needs and review technical reports, summaries, and briefs for senior leadership

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s (or higher) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science, or a directly related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience/Education fit: 1 year specialized experience and/or education aligned to GG-11/GG-12/GG-13 scope (data science/statistical analysis of cyber/enterprise systems; building and validating ML/data mining models; predictive/prescriptive analytics for planning)

• Pass a background investigation suitability/fitness determination

• Pass periodic Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly) with No Deception Indicated (NDI)

• Obtain and maintain access to NSA and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) accredited facilities/networks

• Obtain and maintain Top Secret with SCI security clearance

• Meet drug testing designated position (TDP) requirements (DA Form 5019 acknowledgement or required pre-appointment drug test)

• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship

• Complete required DoD cybersecurity workforce training/certification

• Ability to travel occasionally (up to 15%)

• Ability to serve a 3-year probationary period

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether the role is full-time/part-time/intermittent.