Data Science SME Mid

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel is seeking a cleared Data Science professional in Springfield, Virginia, to teach and mentor analysts in GEOINT tradecraft. This role supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence College, focusing on delivering practical learning experiences in various training environments.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree related to data analytics, programming, or statistics, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in data science. Strong communication skills and an active TS/SCI security clearance are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft learning in various environments.
• Support curriculum management and course maintenance.
• Review courseware for accuracy and effectiveness.

Skills

Data analytics

Computer science

Programming

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

DoD Basic Instructor Certification

Job description

TULK supports U.S. national security customers with cleared experts who understand the mission, the tradecraft, and the people who have to make decisions with imperfect information.

On GTLSS, TULK supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence College and related NGA mission partners by helping develop, deliver, and maintain GEOINT learning that is current, practical, and mission-relevant.

Why This Role Matters

This is a strong fit for a cleared Data Science professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping analysts build practical tradecraft skills. You will support course delivery and curriculum maintenance while working with experienced instructors, course managers, and mission partners.

What You Will Do

• Deliver GEOINT tradecraft learning in classroom, virtual, and mobile training environments.
• Help learners connect tradecraft concepts to realistic mission scenarios, analytic problems, and operational decision‑making.
• Support curriculum management, course maintenance, and course development activities in accordance with NGC guidance.
• Review courseware for technical accuracy, currency, instructional effectiveness, and alignment to the assigned tradecraft area.
• Participate in Integrated Development Team meetings with course managers, learning development representatives, and mission stakeholders.
• Maintain required instructor certification and course qualification status.

Required Skills and Experience

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph process as directed by the customer.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited (i.e., regional, national, or institutional) academic institution, related to their assigned area of expertise (i.e., Computational Thinking, Programming, Statistics, or Data Visualization).
• Education: Department of Defense (DoD) Basic Instructor Certification.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience focusing on the concepts and applications of data analytics, computer science and programming, data modeling, Artificial intelligence and machine learning.

What We Value

• Mission focus, sound judgment, and professionalism in support of national security customers.
• The ability to make complex GEOINT concepts clear, useful, and relevant to adult learners.
• Strong communication, preparation, and follow-through.
• A collaborative approach with government, contractor, and mission partners.
• A bias for practical improvements that make training better and more useful for the mission.