Data Scientist

CACI International Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 114,600 - 252,100; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to support USFFC/N41 under NFL II on site at Hampton Roads. You will bridge military logistics and analytics, lead analytic studies, and build data pipelines essential for real-time decision making.

You will guide data engineering, apply ML and AI methods, and deliver dashboards and insights to senior leadership while maintaining governance and pipeline integrity.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Master’s preferred or 15 years experience in lieu of Master’s.
• 10+ years in software development, logistics, data science; at least 5 years in data science.
• Experience designing scalable data pipelines (Bronze/Silver/Gold).
• Advanced SQL; Python or PySpark for data wrangling.
• Data modeling (star/snowflake, Kimball, Inmon); dbt experience.
• Hands-on with Databricks, Spark, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery; cloud providers.
• Experience with WAR DATA Platform, Maven/Palantir, Qlik Sense; data integration.
• Familiar with legacy data lakes, streaming tools (Kafka, Flink), and CI/CD with IaC.
• Proficiency in Python or R or Java or C++; team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics studies using statistics and AI to improve logistics outcomes.
• Build and ensemble predictive models; extract actionable insights.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL/ELT; maintain data quality and governance.
• Design dashboards and reports for senior leadership; oversee data governance.
• Lead project workflows and coordinate with external departments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

AWS

Azure

GCP

Maven/Palantir

Qlik Sense

Hadoop

Delta Lake

Kafka

CI/CD / IaC

Python

R

Java

C++

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist

The Opportunity

CACI has an immediate opening for a Data Scientist supporting the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) N41 under the Naval Forces Logistics (NFL) II contract on site at our Hampton Roads location.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex military logistics operations and advanced analytics. You will formulate and lead guided, multifaceted analytic studies against massive volumes of structured and unstructured data. Because predictive modeling relies on a flawless data foundation, a major component of this role involves hands-on data engineering, building the pipelines, cleaning the data, and organizing the datasets required to drive advanced analytics.

As a Lead, you will manage the day-to-day execution of data projects, provide technical oversight, and ensure the integrity, accessibility, and readiness of data for real-time operational decision making.

Responsibilities

Data Science & Advanced Analytics

• Formulate and lead guided, multifaceted analytic studies using exploratory mathematics, statistical techniques, and the scientific method.
• Apply advanced methods including machine learning, statistical modeling, and artificial intelligence to measure and improve logistical outcomes.
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms, combining them through ensemble modeling to discover hidden trends and patterns.
• Experiment against data points to extract actionable insights and provide previously undiscovered solutions to command data challenges.

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Clean, massage, and organize highly complex, unstructured, and structured datasets using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++).
• Align and optimize: Work closely with all stakeholders to align your data pipelines and deliverables with the established strategy for the long-term data platform architecture.
• Design and streamline scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines, SQL queries, and models to optimize overall system performance.
• Build interactive dashboards and reports utilizing enterprise visualization tools to deliver clear insights to senior leadership.
• Act as lead and oversee data governance.
• Present information and deliver clear insights to senior leadership using advanced data visualization techniques and enterprise dashboard.

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead data analytics efforts by delegating tasks, managing project workflows, and serving as the primary liaison to external departments.
• Develop methodology and processes for the prioritization and scheduling of team projects.
• Analyze problems to determine root causes and implement data quality, validation, and governance protocols.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field. Masters Degree preferred (In lieu of the Master's degree, ten (10) years of industry experience in data science may be substituted. (Note: Education equivalency experience is in addition to the minimum 5 years of experience, totaling 15 years of experience without a Master's degree).
• 10 or more years of experience in a software development, logistics, data science or related role. Of which must include at least five (5) years of professional experience in data science.
• Proven experience designing scalable data pipelines using Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
• Advanced SQL for complex transformations/query optimization, alongside Python or PySpark for data wrangling and automation.
• Expertise in data modeling (star/snowflake schemas, Kimball, Inmon), ERDs, semantic modeling, and modern tools like dbt.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, AWS, Azure, or GCP data engineering services.
• Direct experience utilizing the War Data Platform (ADVANA), Maven/Palantir platforms, and Qlik Sense for data integration.
• Familiarity with legacy data lakes (Hadoop, Delta Lake), real-time streaming tools (Apache Kafka, Flink), and modern CI/CD pipelines (Infrastructure as Code).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++).
• Demonstrated experience leading a team

Desired:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in a combination of Navy logistics and Navy logistics Automated Information Systems (AIS) management.
• Software Development skills

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers—every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground – in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, federal government contract labor categories, contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$114,600 - $252,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.