Data Scientist SME

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind.

We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Data Scientist SME for a Full-Time position. Role Summary The Senior Quantitative Scientist will provide scientifically defensible quantitative analysis supporting our Clients international Affairs programs, with a focus on wildlife population biology, conservation science, ecological statistics, and sustainable wildlife management.

The ideal candidate will have strong population-modeling and statistical expertise, advanced R skills, and the ability to clearly communicate scientific methods, assumptions, and uncertainty to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Develop quantitative approaches supporting CITES non-detriment findings and sustainable wildlife management. Develop and validate sustainable-offtake, population-status, harvest, and population models. Analyze uncertainty, data sufficiency, model assumptions, and limitations. Apply quantitative methods including:
Matrix population models Logistic/theta-logistic models Potential Biological Removal (P ) Life-history and growth modeling Mark-recapture Occupancy and N-mixture models Distance sampling Population trend analysis Conduct statistically defensible wildlife-trade and population analyses. Develop reproducible analytical implementations using R and, preferably, Python. Validate models against published research, known cases, and established scientific results. Clearly communicate methodologies, assumptions, limitations, and uncertainty to scientific and nontechnical audiences.

Collaborate directly with USFWS Division of Scientific Authority subject-matter experts. Support AI-assisted scientific decision-support tools while maintaining appropriate human scientific oversight.

Required Qualifications PhD strongly preferred in Quantitative Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Population Ecology, Biostatistics, Conservation Biology, or a related field. Strong Master's-level candidates with exceptional relevant experience will be considered. 8–12+ years of relevant quantitative, ecological, or scientific experience preferred. Advanced R programming and statistical analysis experience. Python experience is desirable. Demonstrated expertise in population modeling, ecological statistics, and uncertainty analysis. Experience conducting and/or publishing peer-reviewed scientific research.

Strong ability to explain and defend quantitative methodologies and conclusions to scientific subject-matter experts.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CITES, ESA, endangered species, wildlife trade, or regulatory science. Experience supporting wildlife conservation, population assessment, or sustainable harvest decisions. Familiarity with USFWS programs and scientific review processes. Experience developing reproducible scientific models and decision-support tools. Experience working with multidisciplinary scientific and regulatory teams. Does this opportunity sound like a fit for you? If so, join our talent community and click to apply now!!

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We are an IT company with a unique mission—to make people the center of every federal IT solution. Our technologists have always gone the extra mile to help our federal clients succeed. And over the years, we saw a growing disconnect in how federal IT initiatives were built and managed. Time after time, programs failed because the focus was on the tools and products and not the people using them.

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