Data Scientist

Gateway Geospatial Group
Springfield, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Springfield, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Data analysis
ArcGIS (Software)
Big Data
Databases
Data Integrity
Relational Databases
Geospatial Intelligence
R
Hadoop
Statistical Hypothesis Testing
SPSS (Software)
Python
Knowledge Management
Matlab
Machine Learning
NoSQL
Operational Data Store
Oracle Applications
SAS (Software)
SQL Databases
Tableau
Spark
Information Technology
Statistics Packages
Vba Programming Language

Job description

  • Develop methods for querying, visualizing, aggregating, correlating, and analyzing big data across intel disciplines
  • Optimize existing databases to speed up the query, input, export and visualization of data
  • Work with AOS and AOB teams to develop strategies for exposing new datasets and create migration plans for legacy datasets
  • Build custom solutions (tools, processes, etc.) to automate or assist analytic endeavors as submitted by AOS and AOB leadership and analytic units
  • Write scripts in Visual Basic, R, Python or other software for statistical models using large datasets to extract patterns, relationships, and anticipatory behaviors that are repeatable, efficient, and enable hypothesis testing and knowledge capture
  • Use mathematical concepts and techniques to solve complex GEOINT analysis problems
  • Utilize ArcGIS, Excel, SPSS, SAS, MATLAB, R and other statistical packages to analyze and visualize operational data
  • Visualize data both temporally and spatially to assist in data integrity checks, prepare follow-on analysis, ask the next question, and display analytical assessments
  • Maintain, move and manipulate data between applications using SQL databases, ArcServer, table data, relational/NoSQL DBMS, Excel, Access, Tableau, Insights, Oracle
  • Develop tradecraft techniques and training solutions for discovery, preparation, manipulation and normalization of big data so that methods are repeatable and can be explained to users

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field required; Master's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in data science, data analysis, or related field
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts
  • Experience with statistical programming languages such as R, Python, MATLAB
  • Knowledge of geospatial analysis concepts and tools such as ArcGIS
  • Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL databases
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, * 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in the intelligence community
  • Experience working with geospatial intelligence data and products
  • Knowledge of NGA's mission, organization, and functions
  • Familiarity with IC data sources, tools, and analytic methodologies
  • Experience developing and deploying machine learning models
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor junior analysts

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