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# Data Scientist - Clearance Required

- **Company:** LMI
- **Location:** Scott Air Force Base, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $170,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, R (Programming Language), SPSS (Software), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18928920/Data-Scientist-Clearance-Required-Illinois-Scott-Air-Force-Base

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data analytics, STEM, or related quantitative field with 3 years of experience or MS +1 years of experience or PhD.
 * At least 1+ years of experience using tools such as R, Python, SQL, Matlab, SPSS, SAS, etc.
 * Active DOD Secret Clearance.
 * Working knowledge of business statistics and analytical methods, e.g. decision trees, regression modeling, machine learning, etc.
 * Must enjoy working in a team environment with frequent customer contact and have excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Demonstrated skills in solving problems, troubleshooting, and responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction.
 * Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
 * This position requires an active security clearance at the Secret level. You must be a US citizen.

DESIRED SKILLS

 * 3-5 years' experience in an enterprise data science or statistical data analytics role.
 * Working knowledge of Big Data environments.

## Description

LMI is seeking a data-driven, highly analytic mind for a data scientist position in the Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) at USTRANSCOM with a mission to provide analysis and engineering support to improve the nation's ability to move and sustain our forces throughout the globe. This position will work on the Enterprise Data Sciences team to provide statistical and modeling support to multiple simultaneous projects covering a wide range of operational and business needs for the command. The qualified applicant will assist the USTRANSCOM Senior Data Scientist in transforming the enterprise advanced analytic approaches and data management., * Collect and/or gather large sets of data and apply advanced techniques to ensure the data is reliable and of high quality for the targeted purpose.

 * Interpret large amounts of data with advanced approaches using sophisticated analytical and data visualization software or tools to discover patterns of the data.
 * Research and develop statistical learning models for complex data problems to identify opportunities through various advanced statistical, mining, algorithmic, and visualization techniques or more advanced methods such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
 * Develop iterative process to maintain quality and performance of statistical models and quickly identify enhancements opportunities.