GEOINT Data Scientist: Modernization & Automation

Leidos; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is actively seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing team in St. Louis, MO.

This role requires staff qualified with a basic understanding of GEOINT integration from collection, exploitation, analysis and product delivery capabilities, and the ability to translate complex analytical findings for non-technical audiences. You will provide data management and automation support for imagery and geospatial analysis, develop modernized workflows, collaborate with senior data scientists and

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in Python or R (statistical analysis) and data preprocessing.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to be approved for a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree).
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcPro.
• Familiarity with data science libraries and frameworks, plus PostgreSQL, PostGIS, PgAdmin, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management and automation support to a specialized imagery and geospatial analysis division.
• Assist with developing a modernized data management workflow supporting multiple organizational programs.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists, database developers, and analysts to implement and sustain updated database processes and workflows.
• Research and document existing data management practices, procedures, and system dependencies.
• Help design improved workflows with automation incorporated from the outset.
• Ensure new workflows integrate effectively with modern database applications and enterprise-level APIs.
• Enhance existing models and simulations involving production, monitoring, and change-detection data.
• Support additional data management and modernization initiatives as required.
• Develop code and scripts, including the conversion of legacy applications written in multiple programming languages into Python-based solutions.
• Implement enterprise database management standards, processes, and controls.
• Automate repetitive data preparation, validation, transformation, and reporting tasks.
• Deliver technical solutions that apply industry best practices to modernize existing operational processes.
• Conduct data investigations using applied statistics, algorithm development, and collaboration with subject-matter experts.
• Translate complex analytical findings and operational realities into clear explanations for non-technical audiences.
• Create visualizations and dashboards from diverse data sources that are accessible and understandable to non-technical users.

Skills

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Data preprocessing

Basic ML

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcSDE

ArcPro

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

PgAdmin

APIs

Job description

Leidos is actively seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing team in St. Louis, MO.

This role requires staff qualified with a basic understanding of GEOINT integration from collection, exploitation, analysis and product delivery capabilities, and the ability to translate complex analytical findings for non-technical audiences. You will provide data management and automation support for imagery and geospatial analysis, develop modernized workflows, collaborate with senior data scientists and