Senior Data Scientist – Space Ops (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

BTS Software Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support space operations in Colorado Springs. You will conduct data science on structured and unstructured data to streamline intelligence analysis and produce Python-driven results.

Requirements include seven+ years in a related role, advanced Python knowledge, and an Associate’s degree or higher in cyber or STEM. The position carries a TS/SCI with Poly clearance and offers competitive salary and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of relevant agency experience and training.
• Advanced knowledge of Python and other relevant languages.
• Associate's degree or higher in a cyber or relevant STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data science functions on structured and unstructured data to streamline intelligence analysis and production, enrich results, and develop and maintain Python code.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, intelligence practices, and managing data in a big‑data environment.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of Python, and Jupyter Notebooks and/or Jupyter Labs.
• Author cogent and logical scripts using Python and other applicable languages in a virtual environment using IDEs such as VS Code, Spyder, PyScript, or Jupyter Notebooks.
• Develop and use advanced software programs, algorithms, query techniques, models to solve complex intelligence problems, and automated processes to normalize, integrate, and evaluate data.
• Debug existing and future Python code; refactor legacy code to ensure continued security, functionality, and compatibility.
• Document and block‑comment all code to ensure recoverability and error‑checking, and enhance readability, checking, and maintaining code in accordance with coding standards (e.g., PEP‑8).
• Collaborate across multi‑discipline teams to ensure connectivity between various data sources and business problems.
• Identify meaningful insights, interpret, and communicate findings, and make recommendations to stakeholders.
• Analyze requirements and evaluate technologies for data science capabilities, including NLP, ML, predictive modeling, and hypothesis testing.
• Maintain awareness of emerging analytics and big‑data technologies.
• Complete required NSA NETA1400 and recommended NSA courses.

Skills

Python

Data science concepts

Big data

Machine learning

NLP

Statistical analysis

Hypothesis testing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or higher in cyber or STEM

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

VS Code

Spyder

PyScript

Job description

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support space operations in Colorado Springs. You will conduct data science on structured and unstructured data to streamline intelligence analysis and produce Python-driven results.

Requirements include seven+ years in a related role, advanced Python knowledge, and an Associate’s degree or higher in cyber or STEM. The position carries a TS/SCI with Poly clearance and offers competitive salary and full benefits.