Senior Data Scientist

Noblis; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to provide data analytics for the afloat network system design, enhancing the Navy's networking capabilities with reliable and secure connectivity.

The role involves developing data models for network engineering, cybersecurity support, and mission-critical services across FORCEnet, AWAN, ANG I, and related systems, plus guidance on future technologies and standardized architectures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing, analyzing, or deploying data-driven solutions.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience with machine learning or AI enabled systems.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, or decision support tools.
• Experience with Python or similar programming languages.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Data Scientist will provide data analytics for the afloat network system design, enhancing the Navy's networking capabilities with reliable and secure connectivity.
• The candidate will develop data models to evaluate and provide network engineering, cybersecurity support, and technical support services for existing and future network capabilities.
• Candidate will provide strategic networking guidance and facilitate the development of a common, flexible, standardized network architecture that is reliable, upgradable, reconfigurable, and maintainable.
• This position is located in San Diego, CA.

Skills

Data analysis tools

Python

Git

US citizen

Secret clearance

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Scientist will provide data analytics for the afloat network system design. This effort will enhance the Navy's networking capabilities by ensuring reliable and secure connectivity, streamlining support processes, and facilitating the transition to an enterprise network capability.

The candidate will develop data models to evaluate and provide network engineering, cybersecurity support, and technical support services for existing and future network capabilities. Systems supported include: FORCEnet, Airborne Wide Area Network (AWAN), E-2 Engineering Support, Airborne Network Global Information Grid (GIG) Interface (ANGI), and other airborne networking systems and in developing advanced efforts.

Candidate will provide strategic networking guidance, conduct long-term assessment of future technologies and techniques for incorporation into operational weapon systems, and facilitate the development of a common, flexible, standardized network architecture that is reliable, easily upgradable, reconfigurable, and maintainable to facilitate rapid implementation.

This position is located in San Diego, CA.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or Computer Science
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing, analyzing, or deploying data-driven solutions
• Minimum 5+ years' experience with machine learning or AI enabled systems.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, or decision support tools
• Experience with Python or similar programming languages
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an active Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with natural language processing or large language models
• Experience deploying applications in operational environments (afloat/ashore)
• Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Experience supporting cybersecurity considerations in software development
• Experience working with DOW or NAVAIR program office

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $105,100.00 - USD $164,125.00 /Yr.