Data Scientist

Quick Facts

• Role: Data Scientist

Description

Apply advanced data science rigor to cyber and information-technology data analysis in complex, highly unstructured environments. Lead advanced analytics projects, guide team members, identify what information/data can be stored or sourced externally, and apply data governance practices that support evidence-based decision-making. Ensure the information used complies with applicable regulations and security policies, leveraging big data and data warehousing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Apply data science methods to complex cyber/IT system and network data analysis

• Lead highly unstructured, complex analytic projects and provide direction to project team members

• Determine internal and external data sources needed for use cases

• Use and optimize existing software tools for data analysis and recommend future tool/software mix

• Collaborate with vendors, clients, and other analysts

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Selective Service registration (for applicable males born after 12/31/1959)

• Obtain and maintain required security clearance

• Obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II certification within 6 months if not already certified

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (math/statistics/CS/data science) or equivalent coursework/education-experience combination

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level (typically 1+ year), including leading cyber/IT data analysis, big data/operational research via systems integration, compliance with security policies, and planning/developing data governance and management programs

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).