Junior Biostatistician

General Dynamics - IT

Fort Bragg (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT (GDIT) is seeking a Junior Biostatistician to support data engineering, analytics, and decision-support activities across programs. You will prepare datasets, develop data pipelines, and contribute to dashboards and reporting tools used in readiness analytics.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a quantitative field with 1–2 years' experience, strong SQL Server and Databricks skills, and proficiency in Python or R. Security clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years in quantitative science, social science or related discipline.
Proficient with Word, Excel and Access.
Working knowledge of SQL Server (SQL/T-SQL).
Experience with Databricks / PySpark or similar systems.
Foundational Python or R for analysis and ML workflows.
Understanding of ETL/ELT, data modeling, data quality checks and version control.
Experience building dashboards in Power BI.

Responsibilities

Acquire, integrate, and prepare data from multiple sources for analytics and reporting.
Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL Server and Databricks.
Develop analysis-ready datasets with quality, lineage and repeatability.
Create dashboards and analytical products using Power BI.
Support unstructured data analysis with NLP basics and LLM concepts.
Communicate findings to stakeholders and document methodologies.

Skills

SQL & data querying

Data preparation

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science or related

Tools

SQL Server

Databricks/PySpark

Python or R

Power BI

Power Platform

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: