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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Inc. (spa)
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Cleansing, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL Databases, Model Validation, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation, Data Management
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9185863/data-scientist

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Data Science, or equivalent.
 * 3+ years of relevant experience.
 * 1+ years of experience with USCG, DoW, or other agencies in National Security or Homeland Defense requiring data management or operations research.
 * Proven ability to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with diverse stakeholders.
 * Experience with PowerBI, SQL, R or Python Programming.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
 * Active Secret clearance; eligible for TS/SCI.
 * Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired:

 * Data Science experience supporting USCG.
 * Experience with one or more of the following tools: STORM, SWIFT, NSS, AFSIM.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance.

## Description

We have an immediate need for a Data Scientist to assist with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) effort. The primary place of performance will be at SPA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA with regular visits to customer sites in VA and DC ., The Data Scientist/Analyst will apply advanced analytical, programming, data collection, and data cleaning skills to help solve complex warfighting problems in support of the USCG. This role develops the sets used with open-source tools and computer-based simulations to meet design requirements and support engagement- and mission-level analyses, wargames, exercises, and experiments across a range of defense problem sets. The Data Scientist/Analyst will collect, clean, and organize data to inform analytical models and the model validation process. Will support analytic studies leveraging datasets managed as well as outputs from analytic models. Closely coordinate with team members to maintain databases for asset attributes that shape system design, functionality, and analytical approaches, and includes developing mission-level representations of U.S., allied, and adversary forces executing warfighting concepts of operation.


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