Senior Data Scientist

National Capitol Contracting
Norfolk, VA, United States
30 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
9 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Amazon S3 Business Analytics Applications Data Analysis Big Data Cloud Computing Cloud Database Information Systems Data Governance Data Integration
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Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Visualization Data Warehousing Database Queries Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint SQL Databases Unstructured Data Qliksense SC Clearance Navsea Information Technology Data Analytics Qlikview Data Management Amazon Redshift Programming Languages

Job description

This is an ONSITE position located in Norfolk, VA. Active Secret clearance REQUIRED., * Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

  • Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Qlik Sense/QlikView.
  • Extract, transform, and analyze data using SQL and other data management tools.
  • Support data integration efforts across multiple systems and data sources.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
  • Develop and maintain data models, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Perform data quality assessments and recommend process improvements.
  • Create visualizations and presentations that effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support cloud-based data initiatives and analytics solutions within AWS environments.
  • Document methodologies, processes, and technical solutions in accordance with NAVSEA and DoD standards.

Requirements

NCC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team. This roll will support the customer by leveraging data analytics, business intelligence tools, and cloud-based technologies to improve operational effectiveness, program performance, and decision-making. This role will work with large and complex datasets to develop dashboards, generate actionable insights, and support data-driven initiatives across customer programs. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization, database querying, and cloud-based data environments., * Active Secret clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 9+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, or a related field - 13+ years experience required without a Bachelors Degree.
  • Hands-on experience with Qlik Sense and/or QlikView for dashboard development and reporting.
  • Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries for data extraction and analysis.
  • Experience with AWS services and cloud-based data environments, or demonstrated ability to work within AWS platforms.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Experience working with large datasets and multiple data sources.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data governance principles.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and automation.
  • Familiarity with AWS analytics services such as Amazon Redshift, Athena, Glue, QuickSight, or S3.
  • Experience developing predictive models, statistical analyses, or machine learning solutions.
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies and project management practices.
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher.
  • Experience presenting analytical findings to senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description 401(k) Health insurance 401(k) matching Paid time off Vision insurance Dental insurance Life insurance, * 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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