Computer Scientist - Senior

Cherokee Federal; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal in Reston, Virginia is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to analyze complex defense-related data. The role requires a current TS/SCI security clearance and involves developing machine learning algorithms, collaborating with other intelligence experts, and preparing detailed reports on findings.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant experience and a Master’s Degree in a related field. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, and more.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience, with recent experience preferred.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• In-depth knowledge of labor category activities needed to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize scientific techniques to analyze complex intelligence data.
• Develop machine learning algorithms for predictive analysis.
• Prepare documentation describing findings and activities.
• Collaborate with other intelligence community members.
• Employ exploratory analysis techniques for intelligence extraction.

Skills

Mathematics

Data mining

Machine learning

Data engineering

Data science techniques

Signal intelligence analysis

Information science

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Computer Scientist – Senior

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance or the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Computer Scientists that will support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research and contribute 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

• Employs 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.
• Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities

• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years preferred.
• Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and optionally technically advanced.
• 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 guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Legal Disclaimer

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.