Navy SEPASS Data Scientist

Koniag Government Services, LLC; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to lead geospatial programming for federal customers. The role requires extensive data science, ML, and GIS expertise, plus ability to mentor teams and deliver GEOINT products. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities include overseeing GIS workflows, developing interoperable web services, and guiding production methods for Surf Eagle, while collaborating with system and database admins to move GIS products into operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree with 8–10 years in a related field.
• Master of Science degree with 6–8 years in a related field.
• PhD with 3–5 years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS support to produce GEOINT products and web services.
• Support Surf Eagle operational production and dissemination requirements.
• Improve production methods using geospatial technologies and scientific principles.
• Monitor automated GIS workflows, troubleshoot issues, and report status.
• Implement software standards to improve interoperability per DoD STIGs.
• Ensure GIS products and web services adhere to DoD/IC standards.
• Collaborate with admins and analysts to transition GIS products to operations.

Skills

GIS analysis

SDLC documentation

Data science

Machine learning

Geospatial programming

Leadership

Education

BSc in related field

MSc in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Python

Geospatial software

GIS

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to spearhead geospatial application programming efforts for our federal customers. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data science, machine learning, and geospatial software development. This role requires someone who can lead complex analytical projects, mentor team members, and develop innovative solutions using cutting‑edge spatial analysis techniques and programming frameworks. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

We offer competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, and more.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree: 8-10 years of experience in a related field.
• Master of Science degree: 6-8 years of experience in a related field.
• PhD: 3-5 years of experience in a related field

Essential responsibilities, Functions, & Duties

• The Lead Data Scientist will provide Geospatial Information System (GIS) support as required to produce Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products and web services.
• The Lead Data Scientist will provide software application programming support as required for Surf Eagle operational production and dissemination requirements.
• improving operational production methods that utilize geospatial technologies and scientific principles to transition new capabilities to support both internal and external Surf Eagle requirements.
• The Lead Data Scientist will monitor all automated GIS production workflows daily, troubleshoot and correct issues when found, and report the status as directed.
• The Lead Data Scientist will implement applicable software application programming standards to improve interoperability of products and applications in accordance with the most current DoD Application STIGs.
• The contractor will ensure all GIS products, applications, and web services are technically sound and adhere to relevant DoD and IC approved standards and regulations as defined in the NSG Standards Registry
• The Lead Data Scientist will collaborate with system administrators, database administrators and analyst experts to transition GIS products, applications, and web services to operations

Required Skills and Competencies

• Work independently or as part of a team as needed.
• Proficiency using various methods for infusing METOC and intelligence data to produce and monitor applications, products and web services that answer specific spatial questions using multidimensional visualization, and modeling methods.
• Understanding of GIS analysis methodologies, automated workflows and mapping solutions, customized GIS toolsets, spatial visualization of derived data, and all of the standard associated Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) documentation (i.e. Project Plan, CONOPS, Functional Design Documents, Software Architecture Plans, System Requirements Specifications, Database Design Documents, Test Plans, User Acceptance Test Plans, etc.)
• Understanding of NSG Metadata Implementation Specifications (NMIS), World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), International Standards Organization (ISO) 19000 series for geographic information, GIS quality standards, Intelligence Community Marking System Register and Manual Security /Classification markings and other established design policies for GIS management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristicprotected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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