Mission-Critical Data Scientist for DoD | Flexible Hours PTO

D&G Support Services LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Bonus and profit sharing

Flexible hours

Education reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

D&G Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support USTRANSCOM by analyzing JPE data, building predictive models, and delivering data visualizations that strengthen the Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery system. You will work on critical DoD missions, turning complex data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

The role requires DoD-relevant experience, a TS/SCI-eligible clearance, and hands-on work with Databricks, Palantir Ontology, and modern data pipelines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with data pipeline development using Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Databricks is highly desired.
• Experience with Palantir Ontology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform exploratory data analysis, build, and deploy machine learning models to identify trends, forecast demand, and optimize logistics within the JPE.
• Insight Generation: Translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Common Operating Picture Support: Collaborate with data engineers to access and prepare data from Databricks and Palantir's Ontology for analysis and visualization.
• JPE Data Set Support: Analyze JPE data sources to identify opportunities for deeper analysis and insight. Assist in defining data requirements for ingestion and API development to ensure data is fit for analytical purposes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Actively participate in working groups and meetings to contribute to data-driven strategies, tool selection, and discussions on analytical requirements.
• Project Support: Contribute to GBFMD equities presentations for USTRANSCOM, Joint Staff (JS), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) governance boards as needed. Complete ad hoc analytical projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

Apache Spark

Kafka

Cloud Platforms

Databricks

Palantir Ontology

APIs & REST

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/related

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Ontology

Apache Kafka

RESTful APIs

Job description

D&G Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support USTRANSCOM by analyzing JPE data, building predictive models, and delivering data visualizations that strengthen the Global Bulk Fuel Management and Delivery system. You will work on critical DoD missions, turning complex data into actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

The role requires DoD-relevant experience, a TS/SCI-eligible clearance, and hands-on work with Databricks, Palantir Ontology, and modern data pipelines in a