Senior Data Scientist

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; Saint Inigoes Shores (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Senior Data Scientist for the IDS TPSS contract at Webster Field, St Inigoes, MD. Lead advanced analytics to transform raw data into actionable insights using Python, R, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities include overseeing data mining/modeling, NLP, ML, and creating dynamic reports for strategic decisions, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with senior team members to apply robust analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data mining, modeling, NLP and ML to extract information from large datasets.
• Ability to visualize and report data findings clearly for stakeholders.
• Experience in creating dynamic data reports for strategic decision-making.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior staff on analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the application of data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Guides the visualization, interpretation, and reporting of data findings, ensuring clear communication of insights.
• May also oversee the creation of dynamic data reports to support strategic decision‑making.
• Supports and guides junior staff and collaborates with senior team members in applying analytical techniques and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Data mining

Data modeling

NLP

Machine learning

Data visualization

Tools

Python

R

SQL

TensorFlow

Job description

Senior Data Scientist (IDS TPSS):

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for the upcoming Identification Systems (IDS) Technical Project Support Services (TPSS) contract at Webster Field in St Inigoes, MD. IDS TPSS supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) in delivering mission‑critical systems and services. The effort provides a wide range of technical, project management, engineering, logistics, training, and administrative support for air, ship, shore, expeditionary, and surveillance systems that directly support warfighter operations.

The Senior Data Scientist leads the development and implementation of advanced techniques and analytics applications to transform raw data into actionable insights using data‑oriented programming languages and visualization software.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the application of data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Guides the visualization, interpretation, and reporting of data findings, ensuring clear communication of insights.
• May also oversee the creation of dynamic data reports to support strategic decision‑making.
• Supports and guides junior staff and collaborates with senior team members in applying analytical techniques and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.

Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non‑DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background history check. All post‑secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in‑house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.

Salary range is $90,000- $150,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees.
• Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast‑growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast‑growing, multi‑million‑dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long‑term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full‑time employees. Eligible part‑time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.