Data Scientist

Radiance Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiance Technologies, an employee-owned company, seeks an experienced Data Scientist to support USASMDC at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado. The 1-year effort runs Sept 1, 2026–Aug 31, 2027, focusing on advanced data analytics, NLP, ML, and CV-enabled data strategies.

The role requires 8+ years in intelligence/data analysis, TS/SCI clearance, and a strong cloud/data visualization background to transform data into actionable insights for national security missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a STEM field and related experience.
• 8+ years in intelligence or data analysis with structured and unstructured data.
• U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and data analytics tools.
• Strong background in statistical analysis, data visualization, and big-data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design methods to consolidate and analyze structured and unstructured data.
• Develop software, models, and automated processes to cleanse and evaluate datasets.
• Execute complex database queries across multiple databases and APIs using Python and other languages.
• Apply NLP, ML, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis to research data.
• Develop data strategies across diverse data sources to support analytics.
• Leverage AI-enabled collection strategies and CV models in the data workflow.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate SIGINT, GEOINT, All-source, and Targeting data.
• Create new analytical tools and data-science capabilities for the enterprise.
• Communicate insights to Government and contractor stakeholders.
• Support CIF and CIP data visualization for decision support.

Skills

Python

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Neural Networks

Apache Spark

Hadoop

R

C++

SQL

Tableau

AWS

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM

Tools

Palantir

Tableau

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. This position supports a customer-funded, one-year effort with an anticipated period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The selected candidate will apply advanced data analytics techniques to support national security missions by researching and analyzing structured and unstructured data, developing complex database queries and analytical tools, and transforming data into actionable insights.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and develop methods, processes, and systems to consolidate, integrate, and analyze structured and unstructured data.


• Develop and apply advanced software programs, algorithms, query techniques, models, and automated processes to cleanse, integrate, and evaluate datasets.


• Develop and execute complex database queries across multiple databases and Application Programming Interfaces using Python and other applicable programming languages.


• Analyze requirements and evaluate technologies supporting data science capabilities, including Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and hypothesis testing.


• Develop and implement data strategies using diverse data sources to support quantitative and qualitative content analytics.


• Incorporate existing NRO- and NGA-developed AI-enabled automated collection strategies and Automated Target Recognition (ATR) models using Computer Vision (CV).


• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate diverse data sources, including SIGINT, GEOINT, All-source, and Targeting data.


• Contribute to the development of new analytical tools, algorithms, and data science capabilities across the enterprise.


• Identify meaningful insights, interpret analytical results, and communicate findings and recommendations to Government and contractor stakeholders.


• Support data curation in support of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) Common Intelligence Feed (CIF) and data visualization supporting the Common Intelligence Picture (CIP).


• Develop analytical techniques to improve organizational performance and solve complex mission challenges.


• Maintain awareness of emerging data analytics, artificial intelligence, and big-data technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or another relevant STEM discipline or equivalent experience.


• Eight (8) or more years of experience performing intelligence analysis, data analysis, or closely related work. Eleven (11) years of task-related experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.


• U.S. Citizenship.


• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.


• Experience with AWS or a similar cloud computing provider.


• Demonstrated experience solving problems using structured and unstructured data.


• Demonstrated experience applying statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.


• Demonstrated knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, intelligence practices, and managing data in big-data environments.


• Experience performing complex data analysis and database queries.

Desired Qualifications

• GIS Systems Engineering experience.


• Familiarity with Palantir programs.


• Ability and willingness to travel approximately two weeks per year for conferences and coordination with stakeholders.


• Demonstrated experience working on data science projects in multiple domains and providing new capabilities to the organization and customers.


• Experience in two or more of the following:


• Python


• Machine Learning


• Natural Language Processing


• Neural Networks


• Apache Spark


• Hadoop


• R


• C++


• SQL database/coding


• Visualization tools such as Tableau


• Ability to perform complex tasks and participate in determining objectives of assignments, including planning schedules and working independently to achieve objectives.


• Proficiency in applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and analytical techniques across multiple applications.


• Experience developing solutions to address a national security issue or provide a competitive advantage for an organization.

Position Duration

This position supports a customer-funded effort with an anticipated period of performance from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Employment is expected to conclude upon completion of the customer requirement. While Radiance cannot guarantee follow-on work after the period of performance, employees are welcome to apply for other open positions within the company for which they are qualified.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.