Entry-Level Defense Data Scientist with Secret Clearance

Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Care from Aetna

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

401K

Employer Paid Group Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Training

Job summary

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) seeks an entry-level Computer/Data Scientist to support DoD programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will build dashboards, transform data into actionable insights, and communicate findings to leadership, using Microsoft and Palantir platforms.

Ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a Data Analytics/Data Science/Computer Science background.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of data analytics experience.
• Experience creating dashboards and reports using Microsoft or Palantir platforms.
• Ability to communicate insights through storytelling.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Microsoft and/or Palantir platforms.
• Analyze data and present findings through visualizations and data storytelling techniques.
• Transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for government and military leadership.
• Support data collection, validation, and preparation for analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and business needs.
• Maintain data quality, consistency, and accuracy across reporting solutions.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analytical requests.
• Document analytical processes and provide user support as needed.
• Learn and apply DoD data management and governance practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL knowledge

Python knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Palantir

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) seeks an entry-level Computer/Data Scientist to support DoD programs at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will build dashboards, transform data into actionable insights, and communicate findings to leadership, using Microsoft and Palantir platforms.

Ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a Data Analytics/Data Science/Computer Science background.