Senior Data Science Advisor — Enterprise Analytics Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Hurlburt Field (FL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Data Science Advisor to lead the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function. You will direct Data Engineers and Scientists, set analytical priorities, and deliver defensible, decision-ready analyses to government leadership.

You will design program evaluations, ensure data quality and governance, and translate government priorities into analytical requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced coursework or practical application in statistics, programming and quantitative analysis.
• 7+ years applying data science, statistics, or research methods; 2+ years leading analysts.
• Demonstrated expertise in study design, program evaluation, and data-driven decision support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize the Enterprise Data and Analytics function.
• Advise leaders on research methodologies, data collection, and program evaluation.
• Design and oversee evaluations, analyses, and ROI measurement for POTFF interventions.
• Establish analytical standards, governance, and reporting frameworks; ensure compliance with IL5 and privacy policies.
• Translate priorities into analytics requirements and support strategic planning with data-driven insights.
• Prepare reports and briefs for government leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with USSOCOM and other data organizations on standards and access.
• Maintain currency in statistics, data science, AI/ML, and visualization tech.
• Guide training and professional development for data science staff.

Skills

Analytics

Data Analysis

Datasets

Quantitative Analysis

Research Methodologies

Python

R

SQL

Education

Master’s degree in quantitative discipline

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline with experience

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Power BI

Power Platform

Palantir Foundry

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Data Science Advisor to lead the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function. You will direct Data Engineers and Scientists, set analytical priorities, and deliver defensible, decision-ready analyses to government leadership.

You will design program evaluations, ensure data quality and governance, and translate government priorities into analytical requirements.