Data Scientist – National Security Analytics (Hybrid, DC)

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Data Scientist to support NAVSEA / Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime in a Hybrid position in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights using analytics, NLP, and ML techniques.

You will visualize findings, develop briefing materials, and coordinate data calls with government leadership while maintaining DoD clearance and collaborating with a seasoned team on Navy programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• DoD Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Reports to Washington Navy Yard, up to 20% of the time, based upon the needs of the client.

Responsibilities

• Support NAVSEA / Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime. (Hybrid position in the Washington, DC area.)
• Develop analytics methods to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization tools.
• Apply data mining, NLP, and machine learning to large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Visualize, interpret, and report data findings through dynamic data reports.
• Assist in developing briefing materials and coordinate data calls to government leadership.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Data Scientist to support NAVSEA / Portfolio Acquisition Executive Maritime in a Hybrid position in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights using analytics, NLP, and ML techniques.

You will visualize findings, develop briefing materials, and coordinate data calls with government leadership while maintaining DoD clearance and collaborating with a seasoned team on Navy programs.