Data Scientist II

Data Scientist II

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

K  seeks a Data Scientist to support the CAPE Joint Data Support (JDS) Division. CAPE JDS is a multi-source funded and OSD CAPE managed organization responsible for identifying, collecting, developing, analyzing, managing, and disseminating historical, current, and future years U.S. and Non-U.S. forces inventory, capabilities, and deployment data (including planning, programming, and acquisition data) supporting collaborative study teams guided by the Analysis Working Group (AWG).

JDS develops standardized data products and analytic tools to support Joint analytic efforts focused on Senior Leader decision support. Additionally, JDS supports AWG led SCI/SAP/SAR studies and analyses.

The Data Scientist as part of a team will be responsible for the analysis and evaluation of user business problems and the development of system recommendations to meet requirements. Analyzes current and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified methods, techniques or systems. Duties include coordinating with business and technology teams to ascertain system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, execution of user acceptance, and may coordinate testing and system controls.

Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end- product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge. Communicates with and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.

• Location: On-site

• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%

• Working Hours: Standard

• Must have an active Secret security clearance to be considered for the position

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.

• Four (4) years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages and other coding environments (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#, R, MATLAB, and Simulink)

• Statistics:
  Expertise with statistical modeling, experimental design, sampling, clustering, data reduction, confidence intervals, testing, modeling, and predictive modeling.

• Mathematics:
  Expertise with big data and performing inventory management, forecasting, optimization, and supply chain analysis.

• Visualization:
  Expertise providing visualization of data and analytic results in a meaningful way for senior decision makers to understand quickly with minimal to no explanation. These tasks will require expertise using programs such as Tableau, ArcGIS, and R to display data.

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning:
  Expertise utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for developing and running algorithms and dealing with computational complexity

• The candidate must also possess adeptness in interfacing with clients and demonstrated expertise in Structured Query Language (SQL).

• TS/SCI Clearance

40hrs

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Compensation for VA is $136,000K-$146,000K.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of…