Data Scientist I

Knowesis; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

STD & LTD

Life Insurance

401k Match

Voluntary Products

Job summary

Knowesis is seeking a Data Scientist I to support the USSOCOM POTFF program, identifying innovative data solutions to improve the well-being of SOF personnel and their families. The role involves capturing data, performing analytics, and delivering insights across POTFF domains with onsite work at Hurlburt Field, FL. A Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship are required. The position emphasizes data analysis, dashboards, survey design, and collaboration with POTFF staff and biostatisticians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, social science, or related field.
• Basic proficiency with Word, Excel, and Access.
• Basic proficiency with SPSS, SAS, Python, and R-Shiny.
• Fluent English communication.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic data analytics, data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Enter and analyze data within government systems.
• Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis and present trends.
• Assist POTFF staff with survey design and report survey data.
• Provide consultation to identify data opportunities related to POTFF programs.
• Collaborate with POTFF staff and government biostatistician.
• Provide SME in program evaluation, research methods, and data analysis.
• Use statistics and visualization to produce reports and presentations showing data trends.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPSS

SAS

Python

R-Shiny

Job 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:

• Conducts basic data analytics, data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses 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.