Senior Data Scientist - (JBLM, WA)

Iftechs; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Iftechs is looking for a Senior Data Scientist with over 10 years of experience to join their team at NGA USSOCOM, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. The ideal candidate will have extensive Python proficiency, experience in querying web APIs, and the ability to develop interactive data visualizations and dashboards. Strong SQL skills and ability to work independently are essential. Clearance Level: TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Design mission-ready solutions using Python.
• Develop and operationalize data by integrating web APIs.
• Create interactive data visualizations and dashboards.

Skills

Senior-level Python proficiency

Experience with web APIs

Data visualization tools (Plotly, Seaborn, etc.)

Dashboard building (Dash, Tableau, etc.)

Strong SQL skills

Git-based version control

Geospatial processing (GDAL, ArcPy)

GIS software proficiency (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS)

Technical documentation

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with USSOCOM

Intelligence Community data repositories

Job description

Senior Data Scientist (10+ yrs experience) - NGA USSOCOM, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

1st Shift (Days)

Must Haves

• Senior-level proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in designing mission-ready solutions.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs through Python to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.