Remote Data Scientist for Mission-Critical AI & Analytics

SOSi; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi is seeking a Data Scientist to support a DoD customer by developing and sustaining a scalable, federated data ecosystem for real-time information sharing and mission-tailored analytics.

You will work within an Agile environment to refine predictive models, analyze large datasets, and deliver insights that enhance interoperability, governance, and operational planning across DoD, IC, and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, CS, or related field, or seven+ years of ML experience.
• Experience in data mining, statistical modeling, and AI-driven forecasting.
• Proficiency with Python, R, SQL and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
• Knowledge of data visualization, feature selection, and geospatial analytics.
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML tools (AWS SageMaker or Azure ML) and operationalization.

Responsibilities

• The contractor shall develop and refine predictive models, conduct EDA, and generate AI-driven insights.
• The contractor shall integrate customer feedback into model iterations using Agile methodologies.
• The contractor shall submit the Predictive Model Performance Report with metrics and impact.
• The contractor shall implement sprint-based Agile development cycles and backlog grooming.
• The contractor shall provide ROM Estimates Report detailing FTE hours, compute, storage, and infra needs.
• The contractor shall conduct quarterly cost and resource utilization reviews.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Exploratory data analysis

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Geospatial analytics

Feature engineering

Statistical testing

AI/ML forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

7+ years of equivalent experience in ML and predictive modeling

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

AWS SageMaker

Azure Machine Learning

Job description

SOSi is seeking a Data Scientist to support a DoD customer by developing and sustaining a scalable, federated data ecosystem for real-time information sharing and mission-tailored analytics.

You will work within an Agile environment to refine predictive models, analyze large datasets, and deliver insights that enhance interoperability, governance, and operational planning across DoD, IC, and partners.