Computer Scientist - Mid

Cherokee Federal; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Computer Scientist to support defense analytical requirements. The ideal candidate must have at least 8 years of relevant analysis experience and a current TS/SCI security clearance.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on complex problems, contributing to data science techniques for predictive analysis and intelligence conclusions.

Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• At least 8 years of analysis experience relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings.

Responsibilities

• Employ scientific techniques to correlate technical findings into graphical and narrative products.
• Develop and utilize machine learning algorithms for analysis.
• Make recommendations on managing data within constraints.

Skills

Mathematics

Information Science

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Data Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Computer Scientist - Mid

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. The role is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Computer Scientists to support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research, contributing to the Defense Industry Enterprise’s integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners, and policymakers.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities:

• Employ mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources.
• Develop and utilize machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities.
• Integrate or code algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Make best‑practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. Employ data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd‑source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Employ exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
• Prepare products to describe and document findings and activities.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities:

• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Desired experience: At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired education: Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced.
• Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
• Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal—the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S. Citizen and an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.