Human Performance Data Scientist II

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Paid leave

Career growth

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Data Science Advisor to lead the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function and guide analytics strategy in support of government priorities.

You will supervise Data Engineers and Scientists, oversee evaluations, and deliver defensible insights to senior leadership. Requires advanced Python/R and SQL, extensive data-science experience, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Python or R and SQL.
• Experience applying data science, statistics, or research methods to real-world problems.
• Proven ability to supervise or lead analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Data and Analytics function and manage the analytics backlog.
• Advise on research methodologies, data collection, study design, and program evaluation.
• Design and oversee program evaluations and ROI analyses.

Skills

Python or R

SQL

Data science

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Power BI

Microsoft Power Platform

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Description

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important. GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on an Occupational Therapist joining our team to support customer activities. The Data Science Advisor (DSA) leads the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function and serves as the primary analytical advisor to the Enterprise POTFF Director, Domain Leads, and the Human Factors Council (HFC) on research methodologies, data collection strategies, and program evaluation. The DSA coordinates and directs the technical work of the Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Senior Data Scientists under their purview, subject to Government direction; sets the analytical agenda in response to Government priorities; ensures that methods are sound, reproducible, and defensible; and delivers findings to Government leadership in a form suitable for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the lead for the Enterprise Data and Analytics function: plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of the Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Senior Data Scientists under their purview in response to Government‐directed requirements, and manage the analytical backlog using an Agile or comparable framework.
Serve as the primary analytical advisor to the Enterprise POTFF Director, Domain Leads, and the HFC regarding research methodologies, data collection strategies, study design, and program evaluation.
Design and oversee Government‐directed program evaluations, analyses, and experiments that measure the validity, efficacy, and Return on Investment (ROI) of POTFF interventions; select appropriate statistical models and study designs; and ensure data quality and defensible, reproducible methodology.
Establish and maintain the team’s analytical standards, data governance practices, reporting methodologies, and performance‑measurement frameworks in coordination with Government data governance, and ensure compliance with DoW Impact Level 5 (IL5), HIPAA, Privacy Act, and applicable DoW artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) policy.
Translate Government priorities into analytical requirements; support the strategic planning process for POTFF programs with data‑driven decision support; and support the development of enterprise performance measures, executive dashboards, and readiness metrics.
Prepare and deliver reports, briefings, and decision‑support products that accurately convey findings, limitations, and recommendations to Government leadership.
Provide consultation to supported units and POTFF staff on opportunities and methods for capturing data on POTFF programs and initiatives, and on the interpretation of analytical products.
Coordinate with the USSOCOM Enterprise Data Team and other Government data organizations on data access, standards, and shared platforms, as directed by the Government.
Perform advanced analysis personally when required, and maintain currency in statistical analysis, data science, AI/ML, data engineering, and visualization technologies.
Coordinate and advise on the training and professional development of the data science personnel under their purview, subject to Government approval.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, including but not limited to statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, applied mathematics, data science, operations research, computer science, engineering, physics, economics or econometrics, epidemiology, geospatial science or geoinformatics, or psychology or another behavioral science with a quantitative‑methods concentration, with documented coursework or professional application in statistics, programming, and quantitative analysis; or a bachelor’s degree in such a discipline with the additional experience stated under Required Minimum Experience/Skills below.
With a Master’s degree: minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience applying data science, statistics, or research methods to real‑world problems, including at least two (2) years supervising or leading analysts.
With a bachelor’s degree: minimum of ten (10) years of such experience, including at least two (2) years supervising or leading analysts.
In either path, at least three (3) years must be hands‑on practice as a data scientist, statistician, or equivalent analyst personally performing the analyses, rather than supervising or advising. Degree‑program work does not count toward the Data Science Advisor experience requirement.
Demonstrated expertise in research methods, study design, and program evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative methods, sufficient to design defensible evaluations and to advise senior leaders on their limitations.
Advanced proficiency in Python or R and in SQL, and demonstrated experience delivering statistical or predictive models and decision‑support products to organizational leadership.
Demonstrated supervisory experience leading a data science, analytics, or research team, and experience running a program or project of comparable scope.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with senior leadership, negotiate complex issues, develop a range of alternatives when there is no single solution, and establish and maintain good working relations with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human performance, sports science, health, clinical, or biomedical data or research.
• Agile or Scrum certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner) or comparable training.
• A doctoral degree in one of the disciplines listed above, or a history of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Familiarity with the Government‑furnished technology stack (e.g., Databricks and Apache Spark, Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform) and with Palantir Foundry.

Location and Clearance

LOCATION: Various CONUS SITES
Clearance: Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.
This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

Work Hours, Travel and Telecommuting

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL Hurlburt Field - 229 Cody Ave (FLC017)
• Additional Work Locations: USA CA San Diego, USA NC Fort Bragg, USA WA Joint Base Lewis‑McChord

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday
• Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
• The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• Paid leave and holidays prorated by date of hire.
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Company Culture

GDIT is your place. 401K with company match. Comprehensive health and wellness packages. Internal mobility team. Professional growth opportunities. Cutting‑edge technology. Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holiday. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.

Additional Information

About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission‑ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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