Junior Biostatistician

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Junior Biostatistician/Data Engineer to support data engineering, analytics, and reporting across military-focused programs. You will curate datasets, build pipelines, and assist with dashboards and ML workflows.

The role emphasizes ETL/ELT development, SQL Server and Databricks use, and exposure to Python or R. Growth opportunities include certifications and advanced analytics work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of related experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Working knowledge of SQL Server (SQL/T-SQL) and relational schemas
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark) for scalable data prep
• Foundational programming skills in Python or R for analysis and ML workflows
• Understanding of ETL/ELT, data modeling basics, data quality checks, reproducible pipelines, and version control (Git)
• Experience building visual analytics with Power BI (reports, datasets, semantic models)
• Familiarity with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) for workflow integration
• Basic familiarity with NLP and Large Language Models and typical data requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and translate mission needs into data requirements

Responsibilities

• Acquire, integrate, and prepare data from multiple sources for operational reporting and readiness analytics
• Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server and Databricks with PySpark
• Develop and maintain curated datasets with attention to data quality and lineage
• Optimize data processing performance and monitor recurring workloads
• Apply statistical methods, data mining, and ML to generate insights and forecasts
• Create dashboards and analytical products using Power BI with semantic models
• Support data products in Power Apps and Power Automate
• Prepare and analyze unstructured data for NLP/LLM use cases
• Document data sources, transformations, and methodologies for transparency

Skills

Analytics

Datasource

Data Transformation

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark (PySpark)

SQL Server

Python

R

Power BI

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 Qualifications

Skills: Analytics, Datasource, Data Transformation, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Certifications: None

Experience: 1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

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 a Junior Biostatistician joining our team to support customer activities. The Junior Biostatistician supports data engineering, statistical analysis, and analytics functions that inform readiness, performance, and decision‑support activities. This role processes, curates, and analyzes structured and unstructured data to create actionable insights, dashboards, and foundational data products. The Junior Biostatistician assists senior analysts and enterprise data teams by preparing datasets, developing pipelines, and supporting reporting tools used across programs and operational environments.

How a Junior Biostatistician will make an impact

• Acquire, integrate, and prepare data from multiple sources to enable operational reporting, readiness analytics, and decision support.
• Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server and Databricks leveraging Apache Spark (PySpark) for scalable batch processing and data transformation.
• Develop and maintain curated, analysis-ready datasets (e.g., dimensional models, governed reporting tables) with attention to data quality, lineage, and repeatability.
• Optimize data processing performance (partitioning strategies, efficient joins, job tuning) and contribute to reliable scheduling/orchestration and monitoring of recurring workloads.
• Apply statistical methods, data mining, and machine learning to generate actionable insights, forecasts, and predictive analytics relevant to military missions and readiness.
• Create dashboards and analytical products using Power BI, including semantic modeling and measures to support consistent metrics and reporting.
• Support low-code solutions by integrating data products into Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) and automations using Power Automate.
• Contribute to text and language-focused use cases by preparing and analyzing unstructured data (basic NLP preprocessing, labeling/curation, feature creation).
• Demonstrate familiarity with LLMs and agent concepts (prompting patterns, retrieval‑style workflows, evaluation considerations) and assist senior team members in implementing these capabilities where appropriate.
• Document data sources, transformations, assumptions, and analytical methodologies to ensure transparency and operational continuity.

What you’ll need to succeed

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with one to two (1-2) years’ experience in quantitative science, social science or related discipline
• Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Access
• Working knowledge of SQL Server (SQL/T-SQL), including querying, joins, indexing basics, and working with relational schemas.
• Hands‑on experience or strong exposure to Databricks and Apache Spark (preferably PySpark) or comparable systems for scalable data preparation.
• Foundational programming skills in Python or R for analysis, data manipulation, and ML workflows.
• Possess an understanding of data engineering concepts: ETL/ELT, data modeling basics, data quality checks, reproducible pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Experience building visual analytics with Power BI (reports, datasets/semantic models, DAX fundamentals preferred).
• Familiarity with the Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) and Power Automate for workflow integration.
• Basic familiarity with NLP and Large Language Models, including typical use cases and data requirements (text preparation, evaluation datasets, governance considerations).
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and translate mission needs into data requirements and analytical outputs.
• Experience with web application development technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, plus backend exposure to Django or ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with advanced Spark/Databricks patterns (Delta tables, incremental loads, job/workflow scheduling, performance tuning).
• Familiarity with deploying analytics/ML into applications (APIs, dashboards, or integrated workflows) and basic MLOps concepts.

Clearance

Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

Location

Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT is your place

• 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 holidays

Salary Range

The likely salary range for this position is $63,312 - $85,658. 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.

Work Hours & Travel

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

Total Rewards at GDIT

• Benefit package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• Full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• 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.
• Regularly review Total Rewards package to ensure competitiveness and reflect what employees value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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