Data Scientist – Data Scientist 2

Role Overview

• Identify, coordinate, harvest, and expose relevant data sources to support mission‑partner data‑integration requirements
• Develop or apply quality and confidence methods to enhance data processing and maximize analytical utility of new and novel data sources
• Support the development of new analytical techniques and the refinement of existing ones to ensure extraction of maximum value from diverse datasets
• Contribute to data‑schema development, revision, and maintenance, ensuring new data sources are properly mapped to established structures
• Conduct long‑term data and trend analyses to identify systemic vulnerabilities, emerging risks, and high‑priority threats
• Recommend actionable strategies to mitigate threats and challenges across the supply chain
• Provide expert guidance on best practices for implementing AI and ML capabilities to enhance analytical performance and mission outcomes
• Collaborate with mission partners, analysts, and technical teams to ensure data solutions align with operational objectives

Requirements

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
• Experience harvesting, validating, structuring, and integrating diverse data sources, including structured and unstructured data
• Strong understanding of data‑quality assessment methods, confidence metrics, and preprocessing techniques
• Experience developing or optimizing analytical techniques and applying statistical or machine‑learning methods to extract insights
• Familiarity with data‑schema design, data modeling, and integration architectures
• Ability to conduct long‑term trend and vulnerability analysis to identify systemic risks
• Understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities, threat identification, risk assessment, or similar mission areas (preferred but can be trained)
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, implementation best practices, and model evaluation
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Excellent communication abilities, with experience translating technical findings into actionable insights for non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions