Data Scientist

Fantom Corp; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corp in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Scientist to support analytics through data analysis, visualization, validation, and statistical modeling. You will work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to identify patterns and translate findings into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Power BI, Python, Power Query, SQL, and Excel, and be comfortable translating ambiguous customer requirements into clear analytical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience applying quantitative methods to business problems.
• Proven ability to translate questions into analytical requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative, statistical, and business data analysis.
• Collect, transform, and validate data from multiple sources.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using Power BI.
• Prepare data with Python, SQL, Power Query, and Excel.
• Interpret data models across varied data sources.
• Apply math and statistics to identify trends and patterns.
• Translate requirements into analytical or system specs.
• Collaborate with customers to define data needs.
• Document processes, workflows, and results.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage multiple analytics tasks in teams.

Skills

Business analytics

Data visualization

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

Power Query

SQL

Excel

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support complex business and mission analytics through data analysis, visualization, validation, and statistical modeling. This position will work with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, and relationships and transform those findings into actionable insights.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Power BI, Python, Power Query, SQL, and Excel and be comfortable translating ambiguous customer requirements into clear analytical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative, quantitative, statistical, and business data analysis
• Collect, transform, manipulate, validate, and combine structured and unstructured data from multiple sources
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, mockups, and analytical products using Power BI
• Use Python, SQL, Power Query, and Excel to prepare and analyze data
• Interpret data models and work with a variety of data sources and structures
• Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and relationships
• Translate customer requirements and business questions into analytical or system specifications
• Work directly with customers to define requirements and resolve data-related questions
• Document analytical processes, workflows, methodologies, and results
• Present analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage multiple analytical tasks independently and within collaborative teams

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: business analytics, statistics, data verification/validation, or data visualization
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative analytical methods to business problems
• Strong experience with Power BI and data visualization
• Experience transforming and manipulating data using Python
• Experience with Power Query, SQL, and Microsoft Excel
• Experience interpreting data models and working with multiple data sources and structures
• Experience developing visualization prototypes and presenting analytical products
• Experience translating customer requirements into project or system specifications
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently break down ambiguous problems into actionable plans

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with technical mission data involving collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination
• Experience with Intelligence Community business or mission data, applications, or database structures
• Knowledge of secure data handling procedures
• Experience with Jupyter, Visio, SharePoint, or Confluence
• Experience working with APIs
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control platforms
• Experience using R
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or four (4) years of relevant data analysis experience within the Intelligence Community or military
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.