Data Scientist- AFCENT

Credence; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Credence is seeking a Data Scientist to support US CENTCOM intelligence efforts. The role involves building data-based solutions, developing ML models, and communicating results to stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in AI/ML, strong Python/SQL skills, and experience with data pipelines and visualization. TS/SCI eligibility is required; extensive collaboration with analysts and engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with 3–5 years of hands-on AI/ML experience.
• Proficiency in Python and common AI/ML libraries/frameworks.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Ability to analyze adversary threats and translate into data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-based solutions for USCENTCOM-directed efforts.
• Build data visualizations and reports; document data engineering processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines; deploy ML models.
• Provide actionable insights using predictive models and profiling.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

AI/ML development

SQL

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Statistics/Mathematics/CS/ML or related

Tools

Python ML libraries

Data pipelines

Job description

Overview

This role is being passively advertised to build a pool of qualified candidates for future openings as they become available.

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

Credence has an upcoming need for a Data Scientist to support the 9AF (AFCENT) Intelligence Directorate (9AF (AFCENT)/A2) Directorate mission in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) and Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), SC 29152.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support as a member of an analytic team working to innovate data-based solutions for USCENTCOM directed efforts to counter adversary SSM capabilities, producing new tactics, methods, models to be leveraged across the intelligence community.
• Leverage all formal and informal analytic exchanges, as well as training opportunities, in order to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Build data visualizations and reports on findings. Document data engineering processes, procedures, and standards for future reference. Communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain specialized intelligence and operations community accesses pertinent to their functional area (Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) information), to enhance situational awareness and planning support. Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring smooth data flow from diverse sources into our data warehouse. Develop and deploy machine learning models. Develop and implement data-driven solutions to complex problems.
• Generate actionable insights using predictive statistical models, segmentation analysis, threat profiling and data mining. Help optimize and tune data pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Stay up to date with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices to contribute innovative ideas and improvements. Work with a variety of stakeholders to gather and understand data requirements. Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to implement efficient and scalable data processing solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
• Bachelors in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or any other related quantitative field with 10 years of experience.
• Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development
• Proficiency in using Python and common AI/ML libraries and frameworks
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Formal Intelligence Analysis training. Plus but not required
• Experience analyzing and briefing adversary surface-to-surface missile capabilities.
• Experience with structured analytic techniques to develop new solutions for analytic gaps
• Working knowledge of US Air Force Collection, Targeting, and Planning Processes
• Working knowledge of USCENTCOM AOR, political/military threats, understanding of violent extremist organizations, terrorist organizations; working knowledge of intelligence analysis and TTPs.
• Proficient in utilizing standard computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development