Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) – Junior

Bluehawk LLC, Intelligence Services

Springfield (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bluehawk LLC, in Springfield, Virginia, is seeking a Junior Exploitation Specialist to support GEOINT-focused operations at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The role requires analytical skills, proficiency in Python and intermediate SQL skills, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or a degree in a STEM field. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to launch their careers in the Intelligence Community, working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to work onsite 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to undergo a CI polygraph.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or relevant degree.
Ability to work onsite in Springfield, VA, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Support data exploitation and analytic efforts for mission-focused GEOINT operations.
Develop and enhance data-driven analytic methodologies.
Work with structured and unstructured datasets to support operational intelligence needs.
Collaborate with teams to build scalable data solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Grafana

Tableau

Kibana

Job description

BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

BLUEHAWK is seeking an Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) – Junior to support mission‑critical analytic and data exploitation efforts at the National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for junior professionals or recent STEM graduates looking to launch their careers within the Intelligence Community while working alongside cutting‑edge technologies and mission‑focused teams.

This role supports GEOINT‑focused operations and requires individuals who are analytical, technically skilled, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced mission environment.

Responsibilities

Support data exploitation and analytic efforts for mission‑focused GEOINT operations.
Develop and enhance data‑driven analytic methodologies.
Work with structured and unstructured datasets to support operational intelligence needs.
Collaborate with technical and analytic teams to build scalable data solutions.
Leverage Python and SQL to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data.
Contribute to mission innovation and emerging analytic capabilities within the IC.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following GEO‑SPI Junior qualification pathways:

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to undergo a CI polygraph.
Ability to work onsite in Springfield, VA, 40 hours per week (no telework available).
Proficiency with Python.
Intermediate SQL skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to adapt to dynamic mission requirements and learn new technologies quickly.

Preferred Qualifications