Senior Data Science Advisor – Lead Analytics & Strategy

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Data Science Advisor to lead the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function, directing data engineers and scientists and translating government priorities into analytical plans.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field and 7+ years of experience (10+ with a bachelor’s) including 2+ years supervising analysts. Strong Python/R/SQL skills and ability to brief senior leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 7+ years applying data science or statistics to real-world problems, incl. 2+ years supervising analysts.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years in data science, incl. 2+ years supervising analysts, with 3+ years hands-on analyses.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or R and SQL, with experience delivering models and decision-support to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Data and Analytics function and manage the analytical backlog.
• Advise leadership on research methodologies, data collection, study design, and program evaluation.
• Design and oversee evaluations, analyses, and ROI studies for POTFF interventions.
• Translate priorities into analytical requirements and support enterprise performance metrics.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Education

Master's degree in quantitative discipline

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Power BI

Palantir Foundry

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Data Science Advisor to lead the POTFF Enterprise Data and Analytics function, directing data engineers and scientists and translating government priorities into analytical plans.

The role requires a Master’s in a quantitative field and 7+ years of experience (10+ with a bachelor’s) including 2+ years supervising analysts. Strong Python/R/SQL skills and ability to brief senior leadership are essential.