Data Scientist

Geo Owl; Jacksonville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Spot bonuses

PTO 120 hours

Job summary

Geo Owl is seeking a senior Data Scientist to develop and operationalize advanced analytic solutions for intelligence production and mission effectiveness. You will design Python-based pipelines, integrate data from web APIs and enterprise sources, and build dashboards to improve rigor and reproducibility.

You will modernize legacy workflows for reliability and scalability in high-consequence environments, coordinating with clients as a SME and supporting DoD/IC data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly eligibility; 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior-level proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience designing mission-ready solutions.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs through Python to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy Python-based analytic pipelines and solutions.
• Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources including web APIs and enterprise repositories.
• Create dashboards and interfaces to improve analytic rigor, transparency, and reproducibility.
• Modernize legacy workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability in high-consequence environments.
• Coordinate with clients to understand datasets and develop data-driven solutions; act as SME.

Skills

Python

Web APIs

Data visualization

Dash

Streamlit

Tableau

SQL

Git

Geospatial processing

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Plotly

Seaborn

Matplotlib

Bokeh

Documentation

Independent work

IC data repositories

USSOCOM familiarity

Tools

GDAL

ArcPy

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

We are seeking a senior-level Data Scientist to develop and operationalize advanced analytic solutions that directly enhance intelligence production and mission effectiveness. In this role, you will design and deploy Python-based solutions and analytic pipelines that integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including web APIs and enterprise repositories. You will create solutions, interactive dashboards, and analytic interfaces that improve analytic rigor, transparency, and reproducibility. Your work will modernize legacy workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability in high-consequence environments.

What Impact You'll Have:

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist,with experience processing and analyzing large datasets, who will use their technical knowledge, experience, and customer-centric focus to create and deliver world-class analytic processes, scripting solutions, and data modeling content. This is a mission-driven opportunity to support the DoD and Intelligence Community. The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client’s datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines. This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

What You Must Have:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly. 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications/trainings/degree can be used in lieu of the years of experience requirement)
• Senior-level proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in designing mission ready solutions.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs through Python to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Geo Owl pays 80%+ of the premium).
• 401k matching.
• Dental, Vision, and other supplemental insurance plans available.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Peer-to-Peer spot bonuses.
• 120 hours of PTO per year plus federal holidays.
• Fully Paid Military Leave: *You make your full Geo Owl salary while you are on military duty*

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About Us:

Our mission is to empower EVERYONE with geospatial technologies.

Geo Owl is a premier provider of geospatial intelligence services, delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and enterprises around the globe. Our comprehensive products and services include advanced geospatial analysis, imagery intelligence, remote sensing analysis, data science, and space-based custom intelligence solutions. At Geo Owl, we are dedicated to leveraging the latest analytic principles and technology to support and enhance the missions of our clients.

Our core values—innovation, integrity, and excellence—drive everything we do. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of geospatial intelligence to ensure our clients receive the most accurate, timely, and actionable intelligence possible. Integrity is at the heart of our operations; we uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability in our work. Striving for excellence is not just a goal but a standard; we consistently aim to exceed expectations in every project.

Geo Owl's culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and respect. We cultivate an environment where team members can grow both personally and professionally. Our team is composed of passionate, dedicated experts who are always ready to support each other. We value work-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued.

At Geo Owl, we invest in our employees' growth and development. We provide ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a platform to work on impactful projects that make a real difference. Our team enjoys a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose, knowing that their work contributes to national security and global stability. If you are looking for a dynamic, rewarding career in geospatial intelligence, Geo Owl is the place for you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of geospatial intelligence.

Equal Opportunities

Geo Owl is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.

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