Data Scientist, Defense Supply Chain Analytics (Remote)

Serco; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Data Scientist to join the SCRM-focused team supporting a DoD program. The role emphasizes building data-driven insights, applying AI/ML techniques, and delivering actionable analytics to government stakeholders.

You will work remotely with a cross-functional team, handle large datasets, and present findings to senior leadership. U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and core data science libraries.
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) for querying and analysis.
• The ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data science solutions to analyse large and complex datasets related to supply chain networks.
• Designs, develops and implements the most valuable business solutions for the organization.
• Apply statistical methods, AI, ML, and predictive modelling to identify patterns, anomalies, and risks.
• Write clean, efficient Python code using pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
• Query, manipulate, and analyse structured and unstructured data (SQL/NoSQL/Hive).
• Support data ingestion, processing, and visualisation workflows to deliver actionable insights to government stakeholders.
• Prepare big data models and develop databases to support business solutions.
• Present findings through reports, dashboards, and briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Interprets results from multiple sources using diverse techniques.

Skills

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science/CS/statistics/engineering

Tools

pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Serco is seeking a Data Scientist to join the SCRM-focused team supporting a DoD program. The role emphasizes building data-driven insights, applying AI/ML techniques, and delivering actionable analytics to government stakeholders.

You will work remotely with a cross-functional team, handle large datasets, and present findings to senior leadership. U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility are required.