Data Scientist I

Knowesis Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist I for a critical role supporting the USSOCOM program aimed at improving the well-being of Special Operations Forces. The selected candidate will conduct data analytics, maintain dashboards, and assist with survey data creation.

A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or social science field is required, alongside proficiencies in Microsoft Office and statistical software like SPSS and Python. Health insurance and 401k match are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance Requirement and U.S. Citizenship.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Fluent in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analytics and predictive analysis.
• Maintain dashboards for data analysis.
• Assist with survey design and analysis.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical analysis

SPSS

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

R-Shiny

Job description

Brief Description

Position: Data Scientist I

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL

Work Environment: Onsite

Clearance Required: Secret

Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist I to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families. The Data Scientist I will support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives.

This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance Requirement and U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of U.S. citizenship without the need for sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered due to the position's security requirement).

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct basic data analytics, data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions.
• Enter and analyze data within government systems.
• Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends, designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data.
• Assist the POTFF staff with survey design; create, analyze, and report survey data.
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Work in consultation with POTFF program staff and the Government’s POTFF biostatistician.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of program evaluation, research methodologies and data analysis.
• Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline.
• Basic proficiency with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Basic proficiency with commonly used statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, Python, and R-Shiny.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to effectively communicate with all personnel they will interact with.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and shall be highly detail oriented.
• Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or documented experience with Human Performance.
• Experience working with Special Operations, athletics/sports, or other military settings.
• Strong technical and analytical skills in the following:
  • Data visualization/development (Power BI, Tableau), and Microsoft Power Apps

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.