Data Scientist Lead - TS + CI Poly required to apply - No Virginia

Bow-Wave-LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow-Wave-LLC, located in Tysons, Virginia, is searching for an experienced Data Scientist Lead to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

This role involves overseeing and managing ongoing projects, ensuring effective communication with both technical and non-technical partners, and utilizing data analytics across large datasets. Strong organizational, time management skills and proven data science capabilities using languages such as Python, R, and Ruby are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA.
• Proven background with multiple programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Review project status and budgets, manage schedules.
• Develop monitoring mechanisms for project progress.

Skills

Data science background

Python

R

Ruby

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Data Scientist Lead

Bow Wave is seeking an experienced Data Scientist, proven to excel in high operational tempo environments, to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community (IC). Your technical expertise is critical to enabling process automation and the integration and application of data analytics to large datasets. You are a strategic communicator, capable of working with technical and non-technical partners to enable the production of intelligence and targeting products. You are also comfortable fully participating in peer review processes aimed at enhancing advanced analytic projects through use of best practices and consideration of novel methodological approaches to these projects. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer's ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience
• Proven data science background with experience using multiple programming languages such as Python, R, and Ruby
• Ability to maintain superior customer service and effectively manage project completion, particularly in changing environments where adaptation is key based on new information
• Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
• Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs
• Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.