National Security Data Scientist – Onsite (Secret)

Systems Planning & Analysis; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Data Scientist to develop analytic products and services using advanced data science techniques for CAPE/DASH support.

The role is onsite to collaborate with the OSW Data Science team and deliver statistical analyses and visualizations. A STEM degree is required, with 3+ years of hands-on data science experience; a Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is expected; master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, operations research, computer science, data science, or other STEM disciplines.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience applying data science techniques such as statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, data/database engineering, machine learning, and visualization.
• Secret clearance with the ability to secure a Top-Secret and SCI eligibility.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• The Data Scientist will develop analytic products and services using data science techniques in support of the OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Defense Analyst Support Hub (DASH). The analyst will function as part of the DASH Data Science team, supporting the team in completing statistical analysis and creating data visualizations. The analyst will also assist in developing analysis summary products for CAPE Study leads.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Mathematical modeling

Data/database engineering

Machine learning

Data visualization

Education

STEM degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Data Scientist to develop analytic products and services using advanced data science techniques for CAPE/DASH support.

The role is onsite to collaborate with the OSW Data Science team and deliver statistical analyses and visualizations. A STEM degree is required, with 3+ years of hands-on data science experience; a Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility is expected; master's preferred.