Senior Data Scientist

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc; Sneads Ferry (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K plan with matching

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this role, you will transform complex analytical models into interactive GEOINT data visualizations and leverage programming expertise for mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree (or equivalent experience), an active TS/SCI clearance, and proficiency in Python and SQL. XTS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related area and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Current active TS/SCI security clearance and willing to sit for a CI Polygraph exam.
• Demonstrated senior-level Python proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex analytical models into interactive GEOINT data visualizations.
• Identify trends, insights, and analytical discoveries from data.
• Leverage GEOINT and programming expertise for mission-critical operations.

Skills

Python proficiency

SQL experience

Dashboard building

Data visualization

Geospatial processing

Education

Master's degree in a related area

Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience

10 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Git

Dash

Tableau

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Job description

Senior Data Scientist (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency)

Streamlining production workflows, designing mission-ready solutions, and developing analyst facing visuals and interfaces are crucial to GEOINT production and planning efficiency and can be the defining advantage for mission-success for our troops abroad.

As a Senior Data Scientist supporting US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), you will be joining XTS's mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In this role, you will be transforming complex analytical models into interactive GEOINT data visualizations, identify trends, insights, and analytical discoveries, and leverage your GEOINT and programming expertise to best serve daily, mission‑critical operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, the desired candidate must demonstrate:

• Master's degree in a related area and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience
  • 10 years of experience may be provided in lieu of degree
• Current active TS/SCI security clearance and willing to sit for a CI Polygraph exam
• Demonstrated senior-level Python proficiency, along with strong SQL experience for querying relational databases
  • Also includes querying and integrating web APIs through Python to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data
• Experience using Git-based version platform control platforms (e.g. GitLab, GitHub)
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using either Dash, Tableau, Streamlit, Panel, etc.
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using either Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, etc.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks and GIS desktop software including ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, GDAL or ArcPy

As a veteran-owned company, XTS is unwaveringly committed to the success and well-being of our employees, as much as our clients. As part of that commitment to fostering an environment where no one is left behind, XTS offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package and development opportunities. Our benefits include coveted healthcare coverage plans, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K plan with employer matching. Developing our employees in a rapidly evolving world or emerging technologies remains a priority for XTS, therefore we are committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are also proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise. At XTS, we take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.