Data Scientist; 1st Space Brigade

*** This opportunity is for an upcoming award that is expected in Jan 2027***

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support space operations.

The Data Scientist will conduct analysis for national‑level customers.

Primary

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with Poly

• Conduct data science functions on structured and unstructured data to streamline intelligence analysis and production, enrich results, and develop and maintain Python code.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, intelligence practices, and managing data in a big‑data environment.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of Python, and Jupyter Notebooks and/or Jupyter Labs.
• Author cogent and logical scripts using Python and other applicable languages in a virtual environment using common Integrated Development Environments (IDE) such as VS Code, Spyder, PyScript, or Jupyter Notebooks.
• Develop and use advanced software programs, algorithms, query techniques, models to solve complex intelligence problems, and automated processes to normalize, integrate, and evaluate data.
• Debug existing and future Python code; refactor legacy code to ensure continued security, functionality, and compatibility.
• Document and block‑comment all code to ensure recoverability and error‑checking, and enhance readability, checking, and maintaining code in accordance with common data science and coding standards, such as PEP‑8 for Python, or style‑guide features embedded in common IDE applications, upon approval by the Government.
• Collaborate across multi‑discipline teams to ensure connectivity between various data sources and business problems.
• Identify meaningful insights, interpret, and communicate findings, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
• Analyze requirements and evaluate technologies for data science capabilities, including Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and hypothesis testing.
• Maintain awareness of emerging analytics and big‑data technologies.
• Complete required NSA NETA
  1400 (Technology Fundamentals for Analysis); recommended completion of NSA courses such as NETA
  2402/NETA
  2108 (Analysis II), RPTG
  2238, RPTG
  2235, RPTG
  3225, RPTG
  3222 (Basic Analytical).

• Seven or more years of relevant agency experience + training.
• Advanced knowledge of Python and other relevant languages.
• Associate's degree or higher in a cyber or relevant STEM discipline.

Salary range: $125,000 to $140,000 (full salary, lowest to highest across locations).

The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Our approach considers factors such as the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, work experience, and the specific competencies required.

• 100% Company PAID health benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) matching and vesting from day one.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.