Data Scientist

Description

Job Description:

The Data Scientist provides technical and analytical support and information and provide recommendations for data collection, algorithm development, processing, design and exploitation for the operations of Air Force Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise related tasks and projects; will perform gap analysis between baseline capabilities, end state data integration and heuristics to support data modeling builds, data coalescence patterns for exploitation and data element aggregation and distribution; participate in team algorithm development initiatives for the qualification testing of proposed algorithm implementations across platforms and programs to support data analysis which includes the facilitation of multi-agency and multi-function teams; and will utilize statistics, data mining, and predictive analytics to manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of datasets, create data visualizations, and build mathematical models and present findings. Reviews and develops technical documentation such as test or event plans, review previous test report findings, recommendations, lessons learned, technical and test reports, trade studies, and technical memorandums. Must have relevant experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, programming, data science, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance

• Bachelors degree and ten (10) years of experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• Experienced in extracting and analyzing data from COTS products

• Working knowledge in programming languages such as Python, R

• Knowledgeable of machine learning toolkits

• Excellent problem solving and analytic skills associated with working on unstructured datasets

• Experience with a focus on multiple domains of intelligence or all-source intelligence

• Must have well-developed organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate detailed technical information to peers and non-technical management staff as needed

• Edits, standardizes, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers and illustrators - Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Intelligence analysis training

• Master's degree

• Familiar with US national intelligence partners

• Knowledge of non-linear workflows

• Familiar with Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) development

• Familiar with one or more of the following tradecraft: Activity Based Intelligence, Object Based Production or Anticipatory Posturing

• Knowledge of SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT, or HUMINT collection or analysis

• Familiar with Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)

• Excellent briefing and writing skills

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.