Data Scientist IV - Analytic Objectivity and Process Survey Support Specialist

System One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 289,296,000 - 330,624,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Data Scientist (contract) in McLean, VA, onsite. Responsibilities include designing surveys, tooling selection, and analytical reporting for senior management. The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly and strong data visualization skills, including Tableau and SPSS.

The ideal candidate will develop and present survey findings, create briefing materials, and ensure survey accuracy across platforms while advising on intelligence products and processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree required with 8–12 years of experience or Masters with 6–10 years.
• Expertise in LimeSurvey and survey data analysis tools (Tableau, Excel, SPSS).
• Experience advising on intelligence products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Recommend survey design, testing, and administration across multiple platforms.
• Assist customers in identifying suitable survey tools on various platforms.
• Provide expert guidance on methodological, technological, and ethical aspects of surveys.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data storytelling

Analytical thinking

Education

BS degree

Masters

Tools

LimeSurvey

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

IBM SPSS

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: McLean, VA (onsite)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $104.71/HR on W2
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly

Responsibilities

• Recommend survey design, testing, and administration across multiple platforms.
• Assist customers in identifying suitable survey tools on various platforms.
• Offer expert support in methodological, technological, and ethical aspects (e.g., ensuring neutrality, precision, and repeatability of measures; conducting cost-benefit analyses of survey tools; and maintaining respondent anonymity).
• Ensure accessibility and accuracy of surveys by resolving technical issues pre-launch.
• Manage survey administration and monitor and resolve all technical issues, including accessibility problems, across platforms during the survey period.
• Consolidate data and provide integrated data analysis of survey results.
• Compile and organize element-specific free text responses and run AI/LLM tools with multiple prompts to confirm human review of the free text comments.
• Develop and present survey findings through appropriate visualization techniques and recommend presentation formats (e.g., scatter charts, donut charts, stacked column charts) to effectively communicate findings to senior management.
• Develop customized briefing materials and presentations featuring aggregate data, element specific data, and content for key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph.
• Typically requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Expertise in survey tools and software (e.g., LimeSurvey).
• Expertise with survey data analysis methodologies and tools (Tableau, Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS), quantitative methods, and data visualization techniques.
• Experience in providing advisement on intelligence products and processes.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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