Overview We are currently seeking a Data Scientist to support the DARPA program at NIWC Pacific.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions/Job Duties: - Develops and implements data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.
- Applies data mining, data modeling, statistics, graph algorithms and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets to support analytics objectives.
- Visualizes, interprets, and reports data findings in dynamic data reports.
- Employs a variety of data manipulation and visualization tools to best convey information/results to customers.
- Comfortable working with data in a variety of formats including excel, CSV, JSON, XML
- Supports the design, development, testing and implementation of web-based collaboration tools & platforms for data reporting.
- Plans and conducts software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts, in support of analytics objectives.
- Demonstrates proficiency with frequent scripting language use, such as Python (Primary) or R and using packages commonly used in data science applications or advanced analytics such as SQL.
- Familiar with Kubernetes clusters and utilization of tools such as Prometheus or similar.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis for testing hypothesis.
- Utilization of Microsoft's Power BI, Tableau, and other toolsets to visualize data and share insights with senior decision makers
- Proficient in Grafana as an open-source analytics and interactive visualization web application for monitoring application performance.
Equipment Used: - Personal Computer (PC) based systems and project related test equipment.
Typical Working Conditions: - General office environment; Computer/Equipment lab
Essential Physical Tasks: - Ability to lift 10 lbs. on an occasional basis.
- Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis.
- Occasional domestic travel by automobile or airplane 10% to 25% of the time.
Written Communications: - Operates standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
- Demonstrates excellent (Clear and concise) written communication skills in a technical format, that will support in the development of all required plans and reports, required of the program.
Verbal Communications: - Active communicator - able to present technical briefs, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
- Ability to lead discussions pertaining to technical subject matter.
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications: - Five (5) years of relevant experience required
Customer Interface Activities: - Effective inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with corporate customers.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the Customer, command staff, and peer contractor personnel.
Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks: - Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.
Work Schedule: - 9/80
- The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
- Long distance (>500 miles) travel to other US Government and Contractor facilities, as required.
Travel: Minimum Education Requirements: - Bachelor of Science required in the following preferred fields; Computer Science, EE, ME, IE, Physics, Information Systems or Information Technology
Pay Range: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually, DOE
U.S. Citizenship is required Security Clearance: Candidates must have an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government TS/SCI security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.
Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer