Mid Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist

Bna Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Sponsored training/certifications

Commuter transit benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

B&A is seeking a Mid Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The role is based at NGA Washington (NCE) in Springfield, VA, and focuses on building automation and data‑integration solutions for geospatial and intelligence data.

The position is mid-level with leadership responsibilities, requiring extensive experience in data science, automation, and software development.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in data science, automation, software development, data engineering, GEOINT support, or related technical disciplines.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem to collect, transform, and disseminate data.
• Connect multiple databases and enterprise systems to automate data collection, transformation, and dissemination.
• Automate repetitive business and analytic tasks using scripts and workflows.
• Gather and disseminate metrics and operational data.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation solutions that improve workflow performance.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Data science

Data visualization

SQL / database integration

Automation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Plotly

Job description

Mid Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist

We are looking for a Mid Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The position is at NGA Washington (NCE) in Springfield, VA, under the GEO-SPI B labor framework. The successful candidate builds automation and data‑integration solutions that streamline the collection, transformation, and dissemination of geospatial and intelligence data.

Job Summary

This is a Mid‑level (Level 3) position. The individual implements and leads task execution with minimal oversight, may lead smaller teams, and is fully capable of meeting most services without direction. Work products demonstrate consistent, high‑quality tradecraft; the individual assists lower‑level personnel in developing tradecraft skills and collaborates effectively with Government and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh) to collect, transform, and disseminate data.
• Connect multiple databases and enterprise systems to automate data collection, transformation, and dissemination.
• Automate repetitive business and analytic tasks using scripts and workflows.
• Gather and disseminate metrics and operational data.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation solutions that improve workflow performance.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Education and Experience

• Experience: 9+ years of relevant experience in data science, automation, software development, data engineering, database integration, GEOINT support, or related technical disciplines (a combination of education, professional certifications, and technical training may be considered in lieu of some years of experience).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh, and related libraries.
• Experience connecting multiple databases and enterprise systems to automate data collection, transformation, and dissemination.
• Experience automating repetitive business or analytic tasks using scripts and workflows.
• Experience gathering and disseminating metrics and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement automation solutions that improve workflow performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desired Skills

• Coding / computer programming and data service enabling.
• Data management, data conditioning, and data analytics.
• Data visualization and dashboard development.
• Software expertise and integration across enterprise systems.
• Written communication and technical documentation.
• Quality assurance and process automation.

Security Clearance

Active TS clearance.

Benefits

B&A offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, paid time off, sponsored training and certifications, pet insurance, commuter transit benefits, a virtual exercise platform subscription, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

B&A participates in e-Verify and provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.