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Senior Data Scientist

San Diego, CA, US

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What you’ll work on

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  • Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, natural language processing (NLP), and optimization algorithms

  • Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources

  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences

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Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, natural language processing (NLP), and optimization algorithms Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources
Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, natural language processing (NLP), and optimization algorithms Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, and subject matter experts

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
  • Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling
  • Experience developing AI/ML solutions in support of Navy or defense logistics, sustainment, or readiness analytics
  • 10+ years of professional experience in data science and leadership or senior technical role
  • Experience working with DoD or federal data systems, including handling controlled unclassified information (CUI)
  • Familiarity with DoD data governance, data labeling, and ethical AI guidelines

Preferred experience

  • Masters preferred
Qualification wording
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Masters preferred)
Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling
Experience developing AI/ML solutions in support of Navy or defense logistics, sustainment, or readiness analytics
10+ years of professional experience in data science and leadership or senior technical role
Experience working with DoD or federal data systems, including handling controlled unclassified information (CUI)
Familiarity with DoD data governance, data labeling, and ethical AI guidelines

Tools in this posting

  • R
  • SQL
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Spark
  • Tableau
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Python
  • Google Cloud (GCP)
  • Power BI
  • scikit-learn
  • Xgboost
  • Plotly
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Proven experience with: - Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling - Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
- Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and MLOps workflows - Experience working with DoD or federal data systems, including handling controlled unclassified information (CUI)
- Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost - Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and MLOps workflows
- Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling - Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost - Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics, machine learning model development, and data-driven decision support within a Department of Defense (DoD) program environment. This role involves architecting and deploying end-to-end data solutions that enhance operational effectiveness, readiness forecasting, and mission-critical insights for Navy enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and deploy predictive models, natural language processing (NLP), and optimization algorithms
  • Lead data ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and exploratory analysis from diverse structured and unstructured data sources
  • Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, data engineers, and subject matter experts
  • Translate mission needs into analytical frameworks, model requirements, and implementation strategies
  • Validate and tune models for performance, explainability, and operational relevance
  • Author technical reports, white papers, and decision briefings for stakeholders and senior leadership

Minimum Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Masters preferred)
  • 10+ years of professional experience in data science and leadership or senior technical role
  • Security+ Certification
  • Proven experience with:
    • Python, R, SQL, and Spark for data analysis and modeling
    • Machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or XGBoost
    • Data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly
    • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and MLOps workflows
  • Experience working with DoD or federal data systems, including handling controlled unclassified information (CUI)

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing AI/ML solutions in support of Navy or defense logistics, sustainment, or readiness analytics
  • Familiarity with DoD data governance, data labeling, and ethical AI guidelines
  • Strong understanding of model operationalization, A/B testing, and production monitoring
  • Knowledge of data engineering concepts including ETL pipelines, data lakes, and data mesh architectures
  • Agile/Scrum experience or certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Practitioner)
  • Ability to mentor junior data scientists and lead cross-disciplinary technical teams

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Minimum Qualifications - U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance - Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Masters preferred)
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