Data Scientist Principal

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist Principal to deliver SETA support for a program based in Chantilly, VA. The role drives data-driven strategies, guides analytic approaches, and advises leadership on mission impact and model risk within the NRO GED framework.

You will design and manage data sets, integrate large data sources, and collaborate with data scientists, software developers, operators, and project managers to prepare data for predictive modeling and reporting while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing data sets for analytics.
• Ability to integrate large, complex data sets across programs.
• Proven data quality assessment and lifecycle management.
• Experience communicating with leadership on data-driven tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data sets for interoperability across programs.
• Collect and integrate large, complex data sets meeting cross-organizational requirements.
• Evaluate data quality, reliability, and efficiency throughout the data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software developers, operators, project managers, and clients to prepare data for predictive modeling.
• Document internal process improvements to optimize data delivery and automate manual processes.
• Supports testing and validation procedures to ensure platforms function correctly and gather user feedback.
• Develop essential technical documentation for reference and reporting, including system specifications and modifications.
• Promote regulatory compliance and ethical use of data and platforms.

Skills

Data set design

Data integration

Data quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Modeling

Job description

SAIC is hiring a Data Scientist Principal to deliver Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) supporting a program based in Chantilly, VA. This role will contribute to the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), which oversees the acquisition and lifecycle management of systems from inception to deployment and operations.

As the Data Scientist Principal you will support the analysis of complex data to drive strategic mission efforts. The role supports the resolution of operational and systems problems into data-driven solutions, guides analytic strategy, and advises leadership on mission impact, model risk, and data-informed tradeoffs.

Key duties of this position include (but are not limited to):

• Supports designing and managing data sets to ensure efficient data flow and interoperability with existing and emerging programs.
• Supports the collection and integration of large, complex data sets that meet cross-organizational requirements.
• Evaluates data quality, reliability, and efficiency throughout the data lifecycle.
• Collaborating with other data scientists, software developers, operators, project managers, and clients to prepare data for predictive modeling.
• Documents internal process improvements to optimize data delivery and automate manual processes.
• Supports testing and validation procedures to ensure operational platforms function correctly, including the ability to gather user feedback, identify issues, conduct updates, and perform routine quality assurance checks.
• Supports the development of essential technical documentation for reference and reporting, which includes documenting processes, system specifications, and modifications.
• Supports data compliance with regulations, develop guidance, and promote ethical use of developed platforms, data repositories, and relevant technical records.

SAIC®is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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