Jr. Data Scientist
Alaka`ina Foundation
Arlington, United States of America
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
JuniorJob location
Arlington, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Basic Data Partition
Big Data
Data Governance
Data Visualization
Database Queries
Python
Machine Learning
Power BI
SQL Databases
Tableau
Information Technology
Data Pipelines
Job description
- Assist the Senior Data Scientist in providing technical and analytical support to ODASW(CNGT) leadership.
- Support the development of the MOE performance measurement framework by extracting, cleaning, and preprocessing large datasets from across the DoW CN community for further analysis.
- Assist in implementing predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and statistical scripts under the guidance of the Senior Data Scientist to support threat forecasting and resource optimization.
- Support the architecture of data pipelines and assist in building, updating, and maintaining data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Assist in gathering data for briefings and reports destined for ONDCP and Congressional committees.
- Conduct technical research and draft initial documentation to support the Senior Data Scientist in prototyping enterprise-wide data standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Provide analytical and technical support during interagency forums and working groups, assisting in the documentation of data-sharing requirements and technical meeting outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field from an accredited university. (Recent graduates with limited professional experience are preferred)., * Foundational knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and machine learning theories and their application in evaluating program data.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R), database query languages (e.g., SQL), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively on technical teams and support senior personnel on complex data projects.
- Familiarity with, or the ability to quickly learn, DoW organizational structures and basic concepts related to national security or security cooperation programs.
- Capability to operate within secure DoW data environments, demonstrating a working knowledge of basic data security and governance principles.
- Be able to operate independently, proactively manage requirements, and require minimal government direction to achieve desired outcomes
- Demonstrate prior experience and capabilities for the successful execution of tasks associated with specific duty positions/focus areas (e.g., legislative, budget, etc.).
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to translate highly technical information into plain language for effective communication with DoW and other USG staff in the performance of all duties, tasks and services.
- Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a naturalized U.S. Citizen.
- Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Benefits & conditions
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
About the company
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is looking for a Jr. Data Scientist to provide support for our government customer in Arlington, VA., Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.