Data Scientist - Expert

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, and funding availability.

The organization is seeking an Expert-Level Data Scientist at Offutt AFB, NE to support the Air Combat Command (ACC) in advancing information-centric decision-making capabilities across Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The selected candidate will apply advanced data science methodologies to integrate, analyze, and exploit multi-intelligence (multi-INT) data sources in support of mission-critical objectives.

This role requires deep expertise in data analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), predictive modeling, and data engineering , along with the ability to translate complex data into actionable intelligence products for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The candidate will serve as a senior technical advisor and lead efforts to modernize analytic tradecraft through automation, advanced analytics, and enterprise data integration aligned with DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced data analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis to uncover actionable insights.

• Design and develop machine learning models, including recommendation engines and predictive systems, to streamline labor-intensive processes.

• Build, validate, and deploy high-quality predictive models and analytical solutions.

• Design and implement data architectures, structures, and systems to support mission requirements.

• Support ISR operations, including SIGINT, cyber, targeting, weather, and PED processes.

• Ensure data provenance, quality, consistency, and compliance with DoD and IC standards.

• Develop and automate workflows for data processing, model training, and reporting.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across analytical workflows.

• Advise leadership on data analytics strategies, AI/ML initiatives, and data standards.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

This position supports sensitive programs and requires strict adherence to DoD, Air Force, and IC cybersecurity, information assurance, and intelligence oversight standards.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Candidates must meet all DOD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Training Code 423 Advanced proficiency requirements in accordance with DOD 8140.03

• Demonstrated experience working with large-scale and complex datasets, including Multi-INT or similar data environments

• Advanced proficiency in major data science programming languages including Python, R, and SQL

• Deep Expertise in data visualization tools and applications, including Power BI and Tableau

• Extensive experience managing and merging disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and local security and conduct standards

• Ability to complete required training and maintain qualifications throughout the contract

• Availability for CONUS and OCONUS support as mission requirements dictate

• Contractor-provided training and certification upkeep (unless Government-directed)

• Ability to obtain and maintain required program, system, and facility access

Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI eligibility. A CI-scope polygraph examination may be required for some positions.

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field, OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 additional years of expert-level experience (total 20 years)

Minimum Years of

Experience:

15 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related field; at least part of the required experience must be within the past two (2) years.

Required

Certifications:

• Must meet DoD 8140.02 / DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Requirements

• Appropriate DCWF role alignment (e.g., Cyber Defense Analyst, ISSO, Network or Systems Security roles)

• Certification eligibility prior to contract performance (tracked and reported per Government standards)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in advanced analytics within…