Data Science Analyst — TS/SCI Clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology in Springfield, VA is seeking a Data Science Analyst/Engineer to join our Data Engineering Team. The role focuses on integrating new data stores and building the Metadata Application Profile (MAP) to align attributes for a unified search and discovery system.

The position emphasizes metadata maintenance, API-enabled data discovery across the Enterprise and Intelligence Community, and collaboration with government data stewards and software teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with data management, transformation, visualization, analysis, metadata standards, and organization techniques and tools.
• 5+ years of experience with search tools, search results organization and the implications of metadata organization, indexing and catalog content.
• Bachelor’s degree in systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or an additional 4 years of related data/systems engineering experience.
• MS Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with the ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Notepad++)
• Certifications: Security +, Network+, or A+ are preferred. Ability to obtain one of these certifications within 6 months of start date if not currently in hand.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Lead Data Engineer to build and maintain the MAP, assess metadata quality, plan and coordinate metadata enhancement and remediation.
• Determine/monitor MAP accuracy by conducting queries against data holdings in native systems and using the System User Interface (UI), API, Postgres and Elasticsearch database applications.
• Support Systems Engineers and Software Developers by creating design documents for new Data Stores which identify the metadata fields, service specifications, volumetrics and standards needed to integrate into the Search and Discovery System.
• Maintain an ongoing working relationship with government data stewards and system Data Store owners to inform end-user satisfaction and to keep abreast of attribute changes.
• Investigate and respond to tickets/issues associated with metadata discrepancies or mapping.

Skills

Data management

Metadata standards

Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related STEM

MS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Postgres

Elasticsearch

GitLab

Openshift / OCP

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology in Springfield, VA is seeking a Data Science Analyst/Engineer to join our Data Engineering Team. The role focuses on integrating new data stores and building the Metadata Application Profile (MAP) to align attributes for a unified search and discovery system.

The position emphasizes metadata maintenance, API-enabled data discovery across the Enterprise and Intelligence Community, and collaboration with government data stewards and software teams.