Data Scientist-Mid

General Dynamics - IT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Military-friendly workplace

Job summary

Iron EagleX (IEX), a subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, seeks a Data Scientist-Mid to support SOCCENT at MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on data science, ML concepts, and API-driven data solutions in a defense context.

Requires 5–8 years’ experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and US citizenship with TS/SCI clearance. On-site 5 days, competitive benefits, and a collaborative Intelligence Data Science Team environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of related data science experience, including academic or internship work.
• US Citizenship and DoW TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Role is on-site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Develop data-driven solutions to complex business challenges.
• Interpret, connect, predict, and discover insights from data using advanced tools.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Use predictive modeling to improve customer experience, efficiencies, and processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage data for business solutions.
• Potentially develop ML-based tools to monitor model performance and data accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned; may coach junior staff.
• Work independently under general supervision.

Skills

Python

Bash

API development

SQL

PostgreSQL

Hive/Trino

ML concepts

Flask

FastAPI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Job description

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Data Scientist-Mid will support Defense & Intelligence Programs at Special Operations Command-Central (SOCCENT) located at MacDill AFB, FL in the Intelligence Data Science Team.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Develop data-driven solutions to complex business challenges.
• Utilizes advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in data.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experience, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• May develop processes and machine learning based tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.
• Works independently under general supervision

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.
• Basic understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Experience: 5-8 years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Certifications: None required; cloud or ML-related certifications preferred.
• Role requirements: On-Site 5 days
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

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