Senior Data Scientist - Fort Bragg, NC

F3EA, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

F3EA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced analytics for POTFF programs, assess readiness, and uncover human‑performance trends to support decision‑making across the Special Operations enterprise.

The role collaborates with domain experts to improve data collection and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations. This position is contingent on contract award, funding, and security approvals, and is based on-site at Fort Bragg with a focus on reproducible

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 7+ years analytics with a Bachelor's, or 5+ years with a Master's.
• Proficiency in Python or R, SQL, statistical modeling, data visualization, and reproducible analytical workflows.
• Experience developing and validating predictive models and communicating uncertainty to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Experience with sensitive data in governed environments.

Responsibilities

• Design analytical approaches and measures of effectiveness for POTFF programs.
• Acquire, clean, integrate, and document data from multiple sources.
• Develop predictive models to identify trends and program outcomes.
• Build dashboards and decision-support products for technical and executive audiences.
• Partner with domain professionals to improve data capture and metrics.
• Apply data-governance, privacy, security, and quality-control practices.
• Present findings through briefings and reports.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to analytic standards.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical Modeling

Data Visualization

Analytics Pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Git

MLOps

Cloud Analytics

Job description

PRIMARY MISSION

The Senior Data Scientist develops and applies advanced analytics to evaluate POTFF programs, identify readiness and human-performance trends, and support decision-making across the Special Operations enterprise. The position partners with domain experts and leaders to improve data collection, build reproducible analytical products, and translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

This position is contingent upon F3EA receiving contract award and Government approval. Employment will not begin unless and until the position is funded and authorized.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design analytical approaches, data strategies, and measures of effectiveness for POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Acquire, clean, integrate, validate, and document structured and unstructured data from multiple authorized sources.
• Develop statistical, predictive, and machine-learning models to identify trends, risks, relationships, and program outcomes.
• Build and maintain reproducible analyses, dashboards, visualizations, and decision-support products for technical and executive audiences.
• Partner with POTFF domain professionals to improve data capture, define meaningful metrics, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Apply data-governance, privacy, security, quality-control, and version-control practices throughout the analytics lifecycle.
• Present findings, limitations, and recommendations through clear briefings, technical reports, and written products.
• Mentor analysts and contribute to analytic standards, peer review, and continuous improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, engineering, public health, or a related quantitative field.
• At least seven years of relevant analytics experience with a bachelor's degree, or five years with a relevant master's degree.
• Advanced proficiency with Python or R, SQL, statistical modeling, data visualization, and reproducible analytical workflows.
• Demonstrated experience developing and validating predictive models, communicating uncertainty, and translating findings for nontechnical decision-makers.
• Experience working with sensitive, health, personnel, readiness, or operational data in a governed environment.

PREFERRED QUALICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Graduate degree in a relevant quantitative discipline.
• Experience supporting DoD, USSOCOM, Special Operations, human performance, public health, or program evaluation missions.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau, cloud analytics platforms, Git, MLOps practices, and secure data environments.
• Knowledge of research design, longitudinal analysis, survey methods, and human-subjects or health-data protections.

WORK AUTHORIZATION AND SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, depending on the position.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT

Work is primarily performed on site in an office and secure information environment. The role requires extended computer use, participation in meetings and briefings, and occasional travel between supported facilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on contract and mission requirements.