Associate Data Scientist

Build reproducible analytics that help a DOJ sponsor improve mission capabilities. In this on-site role in Bridgeport, WV, you will support data-driven decisions through coding, statistical modeling, clear visualizations, and evidence-based recommendations across the intersection of identity management, biometrics, and artificial intelligence
.

The Associate Data Scientist position partners with senior technical staff and project leadership to translate sponsor questions into focused analytical tasks. You will work with Python
, SQL
, and Power BI to access, clean, analyze, and communicate results in a way that is understandable, reviewable, and updatable over time.

• Partner with senior technical staff and project leadership to understand sponsor needs and convert mission questions into analytical tasks.
• Use Python
  , SQL
  , and related tools to access, clean, combine, and analyze large datasets.
• Explore data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities to improve sponsor capabilities and operations.
• Apply statistical methods and develop analytical models (with guidance) to evaluate findings and support recommendations with evidence.
• Create visualizations and dashboards using tools such as Power BI to help make findings useful for decision-making.
• Support actionable recommendations by assessing expected benefits and limitations and identifying practical paths to adoption.
• Prepare reports and presentations that explain the evidence behind recommendations for informed sponsor decisions.
• Maintain organized code, document data sources and analytical methods, and use version control to ensure analyses can be reviewed, reproduced, and updated.
• Participate in peer reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress, questions, and data limitations to the team.
• Build familiarity with the sponsor's mission and relevant technologies in identity management, biometrics, and artificial intelligence.

• U.S. citizenship is required because the role requires obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret clearance
  .
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational experience using Python (or a comparable programming language) for data analysis, demonstrated through coursework, academic projects, internships, research, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods for exploring, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly through writing, visualizations, and presentations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain documentation and reproducible analytical work.
• Ability to collaborate, incorporate feedback, and complete assigned tasks under the guidance of experienced staff.
• Ability to obtain accounts on the sponsor's unclassified and classified networks.
• Ability to meet hybrid on-site requirements consistent with corporate policy (minimum 3 days per week
  ) and occasional travel as needed.
• No prior full-time professional experience is required.

• Using Python and SQL to prepare and analyze data.
• Creating dashboards or visualizations in Power BI or Tableau
  .
• Using Git or other version control tools to manage code changes.
• Applying statistical or machine learning methods to practical questions and evaluating reliability of results.
• Turning analytical findings into recommendations and presenting supporting evidence.
• Exposure to biometrics, identity matching, name matching, or human-language technologies.
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred, but not required to start.

• In addition to passing MITRE's employment background check, candidates may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance.
• Other roles may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program.
• Minimum clearance required for this requisition:
  None
  .
• Required to obtain within one year from hire:
  Top Secret
  .

Location: Bridgeport, WV (onsite).
Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 annually (midpoint: $100,000).
Technologies: Python, SQL, Power BI.