Data Scientist

Jimmy Jazz; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros is seeking a Data Scientist to serve as the program's senior analytical authority, leading advanced data science methods, models, and Palantir Foundry applications to support Air Force Mission Assurance decision-making.

The role requires extensive experience, independent leadership, and the ability to guide data-driven analytics across enterprise systems and governance forums.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required, with strong background in data science and analytics.
• 10+ years of professional experience in relevant field or industry.
• Experience developing analytical applications within Palantir Foundry or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of advanced data science methods, AI/ML, and analytics for Mission Assurance.
• Design and sustain analytical models, COA analysis, risk prioritization, and dashboards.
• Develop Palantir Foundry applications and govern analytical tooling and workflows.
• Provide senior analytical consultation to government leadership and ensure QA of data pipelines.
• Coordinate with teams using Platform One, Jira, and Confluence for delivery.

Skills

Data science

AI/ML

Analytical modeling

Leadership

Risk analysis

Dashboards

Education

Masters

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Jira

Confluence

Platform One

Mattermost

Job description

• Location The Pentagon,Arlington, VA, 22202,United States
• Employee Type Regular Full-Time
• Required Degree Masters

Contact information

• Name Talent Acquisition
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Tharros is actively pursuing an opportunity to support the Air Force Mission Assurance Construct Support (MACS) program, providing mission analysis, base assessment support, and data platform management services that strengthen the Air Force's Mission Assurance Construct.

Tharrosis seeking a Data Scientist to serve as the program's senior analytical authority, leading development and application of advanced data science methods, analytical models, and Palantir Foundry applications in direct support of Mission Assurance decision-making. Where the Senior Solutions Architect provides architectural stewardship over the data infrastructure layer, the Senior Data Science Consultant leads to the analytical application layer building sophisticated models, developing Foundry applications, and providing expert consultation on how Mission Assurance data can be exploited to inform senior-leader decisionsatenterprise scale. This individual works independently on high-visibility and mission-critical analytical efforts and may oversee the work of Data Analysts, Data Managers, and Workflow Support Specialists on assigned analytical development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and application of advanced data science, AI/ML, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and automation methods to extract actionable insights from Mission Assurance assessment reports, dependency data, risk records, and related stakeholder documentation.
• Design, build, and sustain analytical models that support COA analysis, risk prioritization, dependency mapping, mitigation effectiveness evaluation, ROI-based decision support, and enterprise-level Mission Assurance risk visibility.
• Lead development of Mission Assurance analytical applications within Palantir Foundry, including decision-support tools, risk monitoring applications, COA comparison interfaces, dashboards, and governance preparation products.
• Support implementation, sustainment, scaling, lifecycle management, documentation, and quality assurance of Mission Assurance data workflows, analytical models, and Foundry applications.
• Provide senior analytical consultation to AF/A33B on how Mission Assurance data can be structured, modeled, automated, and exploited to improve decision-support products for senior Air Force and Department of War leaders.
• Develop analytical products, dashboards, monitoring views, and interfaces that provide accurate, timely Mission Assurance information and support integration with relevant Air Force, Joint, or Department of War reporting systems.
• Aggregate, normalize, prioritize, and analyze Mission Assurance risks and dependencies at enterprise scale to identify trends, systemic vulnerabilities, recurring dependencies, cross-mission risk drivers, and resource implications.
• Prepare decision-support briefings, risk summaries, analytical products, and COA comparison outputs for Mission Assurance governance forums, including MACBs, SSGs, and senior-leader decision cycles.
• Coordinate analytical development activities using Government-directed collaboration and task management platforms, including Platform One, Mattermost, Jira, and Confluence, while documenting methods, findings, and product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, quality review, knowledge transfer, and analytical guidance to Data Analysts, Data Managers, Workflow Support Specialists, the Program Manager, and the Senior Solutions Architect on assigned data science and application development activities.

Requirements

• More than ten years of professional experience in any career field, discipline, or industry.
• Ability to perform functional duties independently and provide technical oversight to less senior staff assigned to data science and application development activities.
• Demonstrated experience developing analytical applications within Palantir Foundry or comparable enterprise data platforms, including design, build, testing, sustainment, and documentation of decision-support tools and analytical interfaces.
• Demonstrated experience applying advanced data science methods, including AI/ML, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, or automation, to operational or mission-focused analytical problems in a Department of
• Experience developing ROI-based analytical models, COA comparison frameworks, risk prioritization approaches, or comparable decision-support products for senior military or civilian leadership.
• Experience providing senior analytical consultation to Government program leadership on data science methods, model design, analytical product strategy, and decision-support modernization.

Summary

Tharros combines extensive cyber defense knowledge with the world's preeminent vulnerability expertise to identify and defend against attacks before they become problems. Working at mission speed, we harden mission systems faster and secure them for longer, so agencies never lose the mission edge. Tharros lifts the veil of enterprise cybersecurity to detect zero days before they affect you, enabling mission maneuverability and the confidence to move missions forward.

In the ever-evolving realm of cyberspace, we are dedicated to becoming the paramount defender in the 5th warfighting domain. By pioneering innovative security solutions and fostering an environment of continuous learning and vigilance, we aim to protect the interests of our nation’s security. Our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity will establish new benchmarks, transforming the digital landscape into a secure and thriving frontier for future generations.

Tharros. See Everything. Secure Anything.

Tharros is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.