Data Scientist

People Technology And Processes; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes in Arlington, VA (Remote) is seeking a Data Scientist with a Secret clearance to lead data analytics initiatives for DoD programs.

You will coordinate forums, develop topics and presentations for PPBC-G, and support CFO analytic agendas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years of experience, two with DoD; big-data systems and production data models.
• Experience with machine learning tools to select features and build classifiers.
• Demonstrated writing skills and familiarity with US Army organization and regulations; strong organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of SQL, Excel, R or Python, data visualization, and presentation skills.
• Prefers knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, and Advana data science.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary facilitator for PPBC-G forums and related committees, coordinating across Army National Guard Bureau staffs to prepare topics, products, and presentations.
• Support the design, development, and execution of data analytic efforts led by the GS-13 Data Scientist in support of CFO’s analytic agenda.
• Provide expertise on ARNG roles, missions, authorities and Army strategic guidance and planning efforts (e.g., TAP, TAA, AEMS, LIRA).
• Develop and enhance websites, applications, and secure access to databases for analytic efforts; serve CFO, ARNG G-8, DAG-R, OPR, and NPMs.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Advana

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Data Scientist

Location: Arlington, VA (Remote) • Arlington, VA 22202

Clearance Level: Secret

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary facilitator for preparation, execution and follow up for all Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Committee – Guard (PPBC-G) forums (General Officer / Strategic Level forums), to include Resourcing Council of Colonels (RCoC), Resource Integration Steering Committee (RISC). Coordinates across Army National Guard Bureau staffs to develop topics, products, and presentations for submission to the PPBC-G process.


• Support the design, development, and execution of all data analytic efforts led by the GS-13 Data Scientist as directed by the DAG-R Division Chief/Deputy Division Chief in support of the Chief Financial Officer’s analytic agenda.


• Provide expertise on ARNG Roles, Missions, Authorities and Army strategic guidance and key planning efforts such as The Army Plan (TAP), Total Army Analysis (TAA), the Army Equipment Modernization Strategy (AEMS), and the Long-Range Investment Requirements Analysis (LIRA).


• Develop and enhance websites, applications, and secure access to databases based upon requirements for analytic efforts as approved by the COR. Customers include the CFO, ARNG G-8, DAG-R, ARNG Directorate Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for program portfolio’s, and National-level Program Managers (NPMs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of four years of experience, two within the DoD working with big-data systems and developing production-level data models.


• Possess skills and expertise in machine learning tools to select features, create, and optimize classifiers.


• Possess demonstrable collegiate-level writing skills, demonstrated familiarity with the U.S. Army organization and regulations, and strong organization and communication skills.


• Demonstrate practical experience substantiating equivalent skills such as Structured Query Language, Microsoft Excel, R or Python statistical programming, Data Visualization, and Presentation Skills.


• Prior knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, and Advana data science is preferred