Data Scientist, Mid

GRVTY; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan including medical, 

Health Savings Account with company"

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a technically skilled team member to support custom data management and advanced GEOINT system operations. You will drive process improvements, automate data handling, and align dissemination systems to NGA standards.

The role emphasizes automation, cloud integration, and AI/ML for geospatial analysis, with ongoing maintenance of legacy Python code and collaboration with GEOINT content teams to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of combined experience in geospatial data management and system operations.
• Mid-level Python proficiency and experience with Pandas/Geopandas.
• Experience automating data workflows and integrating with cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline data handling and distribution.
• Analyze large data volumes to enhance GEOINT processes and systems.
• Design and deploy custom automation tools for streamlined workflows and secure data transfer.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve geospatial data extraction and accuracy.
• Develop API-based integrations between NGA and partner systems.
• Maintain legacy Python code, aligning with new security requirements.

Skills

Python (mid-level)

Pandas

Geopandas

APIs

Cloud automation

Data management

Automation workflows

AI/ML for geospatial

Database administration

GEOINT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Relational Databases

Web development tools (API integration)

UNIX/Linux (RedHat)

Job description

The primary role for this task is to serve as a technical team member supporting custom data management and advanced system operations, focusing on process improvement, maintenance, and alignment of GEOINT dissemination systems to emerging NGA standards. This position performs services requiring specialized expertise in geospatial data analysis, automation, data management and system administration. Supports a variety of data issues to include ontology, schema, format and file types of current or future data holdings.

What You’ll be Owning

• Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline seamless data handling, data integrity, and distribution processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and apply methods to identify, collect, process, and analyze large volumes of data to build and enhance GEOINT processes, and systems.
• Design and deploy custom automation tools to facilitate streamlined workflows, rapid and secure data transfer, minimizing manual intervention and reducing turnaround times.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to enhance geospatial analysis capabilities and improve accuracy in data extraction from various sources.
• Develop API-based integration solutions to improve data exchange between NGA and partner systems.
• Maintain Legacy Python codebase, integrate codebase new security requirements and future Source dissemination solutions.
• Collaborate with GEOINT content teams to integrate automated quality checks, ensuring the highest standards of data integrity and reliability.

What You Must Have

• US Citizen with a TS/SCI Clearance and ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• 5 years of combined experience in the field with a college coursework in a relevant field of study.
• Mid-level proficiency in Python and other object-oriented programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience with relevant Python libraries including Pandas and Geopandas.
• Advanced experience using Python to automate complex workflows and integrate with cloud services.
• Proven experience with relational databases and web development tools, including API integration.
• Extensive experience in database administration and cloud-based data management.
• Deep knowledge of GEOINT products, data formats, and satellite imagery systems.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizations.
• Extensive experience developing and implementing process improvements.
• Experience using AI/ML for feature extraction, data enrichment, and predictive analytics

What Would be Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
• Certifications in Python and other programming languages
• Experience implementing machine learning solutions
• Advanced experience with geospatial analysis and data manipulation
• Deep understanding of NGA systems including Custom Media Services, NSG Consolidated Library, and Gateway
• In depth understanding of Enterprise File Delivery (EFD)
• Practical experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems, particularly RedHat Linux
• Understanding of NGA's mission partners and Intelligence Community requirements

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

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