Data Scientist

Kalman and Company; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Kalman & Company, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated data analytics professional to support Department of Warfare (DoW) clients.

The role requires analyzing large datasets, developing reports and dashboards, and communicating findings to government stakeholders in Arlington, VA. You will collaborate with engineers, logisticians, and financial managers to deliver data-driven insights, build predictive models, and automate BI processes using Python, R, Power BI, and other tools.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Quantitative Field (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5+ years of data analytics experience
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition, financial, and PPBE processes and experience supporting DoW decision analysis efforts.
• Strong quantitative skills with ability to analyze datasets and synthesize inputs into cost deliverables, findings, and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to contribute effectively to working groups.
• Comprehensive understanding of Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, and Business Intelligence.
• Skilled in using data analytics tools such as Access, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and apply data analytics tools to streamline monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Python, R, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and/or Word.
• Develop and manage organization-wide business intelligence solutions.
• Create or modify existing report assets.
• Document data profiling and quality assurance results, data dictionaries, and analytical findings
• Use data to create predictive models and trend analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to define data collection strategies and establish data frameworks.
• Collect, audit, compile, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques to produce as-needed reports to meet client and/or business needs.
• Proactively integrate new technologies for more advanced analytics and automate business processes including and not limited to Power Flow, PowerApps, AI, and Machine Learning
• Effectively communicate analysis to government stakeholders

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Quantitative Field

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Word

Tableau

Databricks

Access

SQL

Oracle

SharePoint

Job description

Career Opportunities with Kalman and Company

Careers At Kalman and Company

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Kalman & Company is seeking a highly motivated, performance driven individual with strong data analysis experience to work closely with our Department of Warfare (DoW) clients. Successful candidates will have excellent communication, quantitative, research, and analytical skills and the ability to principally contribute to several of the largest and most significant studies in Kalman’s portfolios. This position will require occasional meeting attendance in Arlington, VA. As part of our team, you’ll help our government clients make well-informed, data-driven decisions on some of the most impactful challenges facing the DoW. The salary range for this position is $120K/yr-$140K/yr, depending on the candidate's commensurate experience. This is a contingent position and tied to a government proposal.

A career with Kalman & Company, Inc. is both rewarding and challenging. Our clients require skilled, hardworking, innovative professionals who can meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-paced workplace. As a Kalman Analyst, you will collaborate with military leaders, engineers, developers, technicians, logisticians, and financial managers to collect, analyze, and communicate information that will help ensure the success of programs critical to the United States DoW and our allies.

• Engage with motivated and highly skilled teammates to solve the Government’s most challenging analytics problems by developing decision analyses for military and civilian leaders
• Join a diverse, inclusive, and growing team that fosters a supportive and encouraging environment to explore a variety of unique projects and clients for career success and fulfillment.
• Take advantage of a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package and paid opportunities for learning and professional development as well as on-the-job training and growth

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand their requirements and apply data analytics tools and methods to streamline monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Python, R, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and/or Word.
• Develop and manage organization-wide business intelligence solutions.
• Create or modify existing report assets.
• Document data profiling and quality assurance results, data dictionaries, and analytical findings
• Use data to create predictive models and trend analyses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to define data collection strategies and establish data frameworks.
• Collect, audit, compile, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques to produce as-needed reports to meet client and/or business needs.
• Proactively integrate new technologies for more advanced analytics and automate business processes including and not limited to Power Flow, PowerApps, AI, and Machine Learning
• Effectively communicate analysis to government stakeholders

Required Education/Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Quantitative Field (Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Computer Science, etc.)
• 5+ years of data analytics experience
• Knowledge of DoW acquisition, financial, and PPBE processes and experience supporting DoW decision analysis efforts.
• Strong quantitative skills with ability to critically analyze client requirements, disparate collections of datasets and market intelligence and synthesize all inputs in into coherent, insightful cost deliverables, findings, and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication.
• Comprehensive understanding of current principles, practices, and techniques of Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, and Business Intelligence.
• Skilled in using data analytics tools such as Access, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Kalman & Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Preferred Education/Qualifications

• Experience supporting the USAF.
• Experience developing data models in Power BI and managing distributed reports, dashboards, and apps in Power BI Service.
• Competence in developing and maintaining data pipelines, with knowledge of ETL processes and frameworks.
• Experience with current computing technologies and software applications such as specialized Business Intelligence software, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Access, SharePoint, and other database applications.