Data Scientist

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,100 - 172,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Place to Work recognition

Flexible time off

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist – Mid-level to join our team at Bolling AFB to address diverse mission sets in a data-rich environment within the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program.

You will apply math, ML, NLP, and data engineering to produce actionable insights, develop dashboards, and deliver reports. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; travel is up to 10% locally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of directly related experience, or Master’s degree and 2+ years directly related experience.
• Experience with using programming languages to manipulate and analyze data, including Python and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning, data cleansing, and statistical analysis.
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
• Ability to create reports and present key insights based on analysis.
• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and experience implementing standard NLP methodologies such as TF-IDF or FastText.
• Experience programming in an AWS cloud environment.
• Active/current TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply mathematics to collect, interpret and summarize data to support intelligence analysis.
• Plan and perform data collection and processing, ensuring accuracy.
• Design and develop in Python and SQL to create robust analytics.
• Produce visual results via graphs, charts and dashboards, including Tableau.
• Prepare written and visual products describing findings and research.
• Ensure discoverability of analytics via dashboards and webpages.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

NLP

Data analysis

Tableau

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Tableau

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI has an immediate need for a Data Scientist – Mid-level to join our mission critical team located at Bolling AFB in order to meet diverse mission sets in an ever-more complex and information-rich environment within the Defense Intelligence Analysis Program.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Develop and apply fundamental mathematics, mathematical or statistical theory to collect, organize, interpret and summarize numerical data to generate usable information to support the Defense Intelligence All Source Analyst who is responsible for: Political Military, Infrastructure, Military Capability (Cyber and C4I), Advanced All-Source Methods, Counter Intelligence and Transnational.
• Plan and perform data collection and data for processing by organizing information and checking for inaccuracies.
• Design, test, install, maintain, operate, and develop in programming/scripting languages including but not limited to Python and SQL.
• Produce results of analyses in graphs, charts, tables, and metrics using tools such as tableau.
• Prepare written and visual products to describe and document findings and research.
• Ensure discoverability of business analytics reporting via corresponding webpages & dashboards. Create new dashboards as needed.
• Develop & refine quantitative, qualitative & business analysis skills. Maintain awareness of new methods & tools through all appropriate means. Effectively apply IT knowledge in order to deliver solutions that meet customer data needs.
• Explore and operationalize data sources using scientific processes and technologies to uncover and communicate product and business insights.
• Apply specific functional knowledge; working/general industry knowledge.
• Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Work independently with some guidance.
• May review or guide activities of more junior employees.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of directly related experience, or Master’s degree and 2+ years directly related experience. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree for certain roles. Certifications may be accepted in lieu of a degree for certain technical roles.
• Experience with using programming languages to manipulate and analyze data, including Python and SQL.
• Experience with machine learning, data cleansing, and statistical analysis.
• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing.
• Ability to create reports and present key insights based on analysis.
• Knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and experience implementing standard NLP methodologies such as TF-IDF or FastText.
• Experience programming in an AWS cloud environment.
• Active/current TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph is required

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform) or IT configuration management tools (Ansible).
• Experience with a continuous delivery machine-learning project (e.g. Webapp in production, webserver)

What We Can Offer You

• We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

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 and 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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$82,100-$172,400

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.