Senior Data Scientist – Defense Analytics & ML Leader

Kros-Wise, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defense Analytics Firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics and machine learning model development in a Department of Defense (DoD) program environment. This role involves architecting end-to-end data solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and readiness forecasting. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science and leadership, proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with military data systems. A Master's degree is preferred, and U.S. citizenship is required with an active secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data science.
• Experience working with DoD or federal data systems.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive models.
• Lead data ingestion, cleaning, and analysis from diverse data sources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve mission needs.

Skills

Python

Machine learning libraries

Data visualization tools

Cloud platforms

SQL

R

Spark

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

Job description

A Defense Analytics Firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics and machine learning model development in a Department of Defense (DoD) program environment. This role involves architecting end-to-end data solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and readiness forecasting. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in data science and leadership, proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and familiarity with military data systems. A Master's degree is preferred, and U.S. citizenship is required with an active secret clearance.