Data Scientist - National Security Analytics (Onsite)

Mitre Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in the United States seeks a motivated Data Scientist to apply cutting-edge tools to government problems. This role combines Systems Engineering with Data Analytics to build end-to-end data pipelines and deliver actionable analyses to sponsors.

You will learn from seasoned data professionals in a fast-paced environment and contribute to national security, cybersecurity, and health initiatives. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with experience manipulating large datasets and tools like

Qualifications

• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate large datasets
• Experience with analytic tools such as Python, SAS, MATLAB, JavaScript, R, Java
• Data Visualization tools such as Tableau, QuickSight, PowerBI, etc.
• Ability to formulate complex algorithms and process to solve complex data problems
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills
• Must have an active Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about applying data analytics to real world problems.
• Have an innate curiosity and interest in developing research questions and testing hypotheses with open ended tasking.
• Work with a spectrum of government sponsors to gain understanding of their challenges, evaluate possible solutions and conduct insightful, actionable analyses.
• Support the development and application of a variety of analytical models to sponsor challenges, with a willingness to adapt and learn.
• Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of technical expertise.

Skills

Data analytics

Large dataset manipulation

Verbal & written communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

SAS

MATLAB

JavaScript

R

Java

Job description

MITRE in the United States seeks a motivated Data Scientist to apply cutting-edge tools to government problems. This role combines Systems Engineering with Data Analytics to build end-to-end data pipelines and deliver actionable analyses to sponsors.

You will learn from seasoned data professionals in a fast-paced environment and contribute to national security, cybersecurity, and health initiatives. A Bachelor’s degree is required, along with experience manipulating large datasets and tools like