Junior Data Scientist: Govt Data, ML & Dashboards

Kapili Services, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is seeking a Jr. Data Scientist to assist in data extraction, cleaning, and modeling for a government client in Arlington, VA. You will help develop MOE metrics, preprocess large datasets, and support threat forecasting under the guidance of a Senior Data Scientist.

Proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI is required. You will build dashboards, contribute to data pipelines, and communicate findings to senior staff while complying with DoD security

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related quantitative field. (Recent grads preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of statistics, math, and ML theories and their application to data.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for technical teamwork and advising senior staff.
• Familiarity with DoW structures and security concepts; ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to operate in secure DoW data environments with data governance basics.
• Capable of independent work, proactive requirements management, minimal direction.
• Demonstrated experience with tasks related to legislative, budget, or similar focus areas.
• Excellent oral/written communication; able to translate technical data for DoW/USG staff.
• Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Data Scientist in providing technical and analytical support.
• Support MOE framework development by cleaning and preprocessing large datasets.
• Help implement predictive models and ML algorithms under supervision.
• Assist data pipelines, dashboards in Tableau/Power BI, and data gathering for briefings.
• Draft documentation to support enterprise data standards and best practices.
• Support interagency forums by documenting data-sharing requirements and outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Statistics

ML theory

Data visualization

Team collaboration

Security awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science or related field

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

SQL clients

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is seeking a Jr. Data Scientist to assist in data extraction, cleaning, and modeling for a government client in Arlington, VA. You will help develop MOE metrics, preprocess large datasets, and support threat forecasting under the guidance of a Senior Data Scientist.

Proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI is required. You will build dashboards, contribute to data pipelines, and communicate findings to senior staff while complying with DoD security