Senior Data Scientist — Naval Analytics & Strategy

Morgan Business Consulting, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (Aetna)

Bonuses

401(k)

Professional development allowance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan Business Consulting, LLC is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Arlington, VA to support the Navy’s Surface Ship Modernization program. The role focuses on data analytics, ML, NLP, and data visualization to transform complex data into actionable insights for government leadership.

Responsibilities include developing analytics applications, coordinating engagements, drafting briefing materials, and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience providing data analytics support to U.S. Navy program offices.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Eligibility to obtain a DOD SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in math, science, engineering, or related field from an institution accredited in the United States.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally using a credit card or prepaid debit card as required by MBC and/or clients

Responsibilities

• Develop analytics applications to transform raw data into information.
• Apply data mining, NLP, and ML to large datasets.
• Visualize and report findings with dynamic reports.
• Coordinate internal and external engagements and meetings.
• Draft briefing materials per Navy guidelines.
• Coordinate data calls and communicate with leadership.
• Assist in scheduling and travel arrangements for meetings.
• Attend meetings and prepare materials for action items.
• Travel domestically and internationally to client sites and obtain required certifications

Skills

Data analytics

Navy program support

Strong communication

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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Data Scientist, Senior - DPAE Maritime M & S

Full Time Arlington, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1547

Salary Range: $82,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

At MBC, we believe we can. We believe in working hard to meet our clients’ outcomes. We believe in laughter to help us recharge, draw people together, foster a positive work environment, and boost creativity. We believe in listening to our employees, partners, and clients. We believe in always challenging ourselves, for it is through pushing our boundaries that we achieve our greatest successes. This mindset propels our employees and our teams to accomplish our goals. That’s where you come in. If you believe in these things too, you’re our kind of person!

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Scientist located in the Washington, D.C. area.

What you’ll do:

The Senior Data Scientist will provide data analytics support to D PAE Maritime M & S, the U.S. Navy's program office for Surface Ship Modernization and Sustainment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with design, development, and validation of advanced statistical and machine learning models supporting Navy operation and business functions
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on large, complex and often unstructured datasets from multiple Navy information systems
• Architect robust Qlik Sense data model application utilizing complex Load Scripting and Data Transformation (ETL) to ingest and normalize 5,000+ daily Casualty Reports (CASREPs) from disparate sources into an associative engine
• Develop variable-driven logic and nested If/Match functions to parse plain-language CASREP severity, mapping text to a quantitative 4-tier RAGB (Red, Amber, Green, Black) status for warfare area visualization
• Engineer advanced Set Analysis expressions within Master Items to calculate dynamic day-over-day deltas and Casualty Correction (CASCOR) percentages, providing automated trend reporting
• Implement Qlik GeoAnalytics and multi-layered Map Objects, leveraging real-time coordinate data to visually cross-reference system casualties with geographic positioning for localized "CASREPs of Interest" analysis
• Design a dynamic UI/UX interface, enabling senior leadership to perform side-by-side comparisons of ship schedules and maintenance availability across the global fleet
• Transform narrative reports into structured, filterable dimensions by using Leveraged String Functions and Wildcard Searches within the load script to automate the extraction of ship schedules from unstructured text fields
• Optimize application performance through efficient Data Modeling techniques (Link Tables/Star Schema), ensuring sub-second response times for complex queries across the US Navy’s numbered fleet datasets
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Attend meetings and program reviews, assist withcompiling presentations, written materials, and/or electronic communications as required
• Travel domestically and internationally, provide in-person support at MBC and client sites, and obtain and maintain professionalcertifications and security clearances as required by MBC and/or MBC’s clients. These requirements are subject to change without advance notice at the discretion of MBC and MBC’s clients

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience providing data analytics support to U.S. Navy program offices
• Proficiency using MicrosoftWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Eligibility to obtain a DOD SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in math, science, engineering, or related field from an institution accredited in the United States
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally using a credit card or prepaid debit card as required by MBC and/or clients

What MBC offers:

• Comprehensive medical plans (Aetna) with Employee Assistance Program (EAP), heath savings and flexible spending accounts, and dental and vision coverage options
• Opportunity to earn spot awards and annual, performance, and chargeability bonuses
• Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans
• Professional development including up to $1,500/year reimbursement for pre-approved courses, trainings, continued education, and/or certifications
• Paid Flexible Time Off
• 10 paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MBC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Compensation Policy: Salary ranges displayed are typical for this position, but MBC considers multiple factors when extending an offer. Factors include the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's qualifications, and the contractual terms of the program.