Data Scientist

About the Role

Culmen International, LLC is seeking a Data Scientist to support The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
onsite in Springfield, VA.

NGA’s mission is to “provide timely, relevant, and accurate Geospatial-Intelligence in support of national security.” This position supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)’s Program Execution Office Services, Enterprise Contracts (PSE) collective staffing requirements from the NGA Human Development Directorate (HD).

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

• Incorporate additions, deletions, or changes into the GEOINT essential body of knowledge, certification framework, certification blueprints, or certification scheme, maintain GOLD program data, and prepare staffing packages for GEOINT Certification Program Governance Council approval.
• Produce the GEOINT Certification Program Design Document (PDD) that codifies the GEOINT certification program’s policies, processes, and procedures and provides stakeholders visibility into the strategic, operational, and technical elements of a certification program according to the prescribed format in DoDM 3305.10
• Prepare applications packages and associated documentation for external accreditation of NGA certification programs in accordance with the requirements of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Will manage, track, audit, and report on certification maintenance activities in accordance with established and documented procedures. Will make process improvements recommendations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and update the GEOINT Certification Program information to ensure that it verifies, validates, and is updated to reflect mission, policy, doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedure changes, as appropriate.
• Support the Certification Conferral including the maintenance of records, development of lists, and the preparation of staffing certificates.
• Support the Annual Reports on GEOINT Accreditation and Certification

• Active TS / SCI Government Clearance
• Possess a B.S. degree in business, information management, or related field which cannot be substituted for work experience.
• At least 7 years demonstrated experience preparing applications packages and maintaining accreditation for certification programs in accordance with the requirements of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience supporting credentialing best practices and applying them in development and maintenance of professional certification or certificate programs.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience as a quality control expert within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community, with proven experience writing, interpreting, applying DoD/IC policy and guidance.
• Must be willing to sit for a CI Poly.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.