Expert Exploitation Specialist​/Data Scientist; TS​/SCI

Expert Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist (TS/SCI)

Job Location:

US-VA-Springfield

Position :

Position Type:
Regular Full Time

Clearance Requirements:
Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Culmen International is hiring Expert Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist to provide support on‑site at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, VA.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) expects to deliver AOS Metadata Cataloging and Management Services to enhance product and asset management of content enabling rapid creation of discoverable, modular, web‑enabled, and visually enriched Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products for intelligence producers in NGA, across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).

TALENT PIPELINE – Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured.

The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client's datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data‑driven solutions within program guidelines. This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

• Work with large structured/unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes for evaluating unique datasets and solving challenging intelligence issues.
• Lead and participate in the design of solutions and refinement of pre‑existing processes.
• Work with customer stakeholders, program managers, and product owners to translate roadmap features into components/tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks.
• Use exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data.
• Combine applied mathematics, programming skills, analytical techniques, and data to provide impactful insights for decision makers.
• Research and implement optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis.
• Apply big‑data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments.
• Conduct peer reviews to improve quality of workflows, procedures, and methodologies.
• Help build high‑performing teams; mentor team members providing development opportunities to increase their technical skills and knowledge.

• TS/SCI Clearance w/CI Poly Eligible
• Minimum of 18 years combined experience (years of experience & professional certifications/trainings can be used in lieu of a degree)
• BS in related Field with Graduate level work
• Expert proficiency in Python and other programming languages applicable to automation development.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workflow automation systems.
• Advanced experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for geospatial data.
• Expertise in integrating disparate systems through API development and implementation.
• Experience developing and deploying enterprise‑scale automation solutions.
• Knowledge of NGA's Foundation GEOINT products, data types, and delivery methods.
• Demonstrated experience with database design, implementation, and optimization.
• Experience with digital media generation systems and automated content delivery platforms.
• Ability to analyze existing workflows and develop technical solutions to streamline processes.
• Knowledge of DLA systems and interfaces, particularly MEBS and WebFLIS.
• Expertise in data quality assurance and validation methodologies.
• Experience with geospatial data processing, transformation, and delivery automation.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS tools, GEODEC and ACCORD software systems.
• Understanding of cartographic principles and standards for CADRG/ECRG products.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying workflow inefficiencies and…