Senior Data Scientist TS/SCI CI poly

Tenica and Associates; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenica and Associates seeks a Senior Data Scientist in Springfield, VA with TS/SCI and CI poly. You will develop and evaluate SAR image algorithms, prototype confidence-valuing analytics, and refine verification/validation workflows.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years in data science or related fields, strong presentation skills, and experience with Python, Databricks, and Jupyter Notebook. Government-focused deliverables include reports and briefings.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree required, or 19 years of relevant work experience.
• 9 years of experience in data science or related field.
• Desirable: SAR imagery, remote sensing, or data science workflow.

Responsibilities

• Conduct algorithm quality trade studies for SAR imagery and identify best use cases.
• Prototype analytical procedures generating confidence values from algorithm outputs.
• Refine verification and validation for analytics and drive automated tasking.
• Develop scripts in Python, Databricks, and Jupyter Notebook; present findings to government stakeholders.

Skills

Math/Stats

CS

Domain expertise

Presentation

Education

MA/MS degree

Tools

Python

Databricks

Jupyter Notebook

Job description

TENICA is looking to hire a Senior Data Scientist in Springfield, VA. MUST HAVE TS/SCI with CI poly.

Develop and conduct algorithm quality trade studies related to synthetic aperture radar imagery, identifying best use cases for selected algorithms, and characterizing performance of algorithms when used outside the best use case scenarios. Prototype an analytical procedure that will generate confidence values based on algorithm outputs. Refine the verification and validation process for analytics. Enhance existing models to leverage analytic output for driving automated tasking. Develop scripts for running and testing the algorithms and analytics, using programs such as Databricks, Python, and Jupyter Notebook. Make presentations and reports at the request of the government in addition to a task kick off, midpoint review, and final report and presentation.

Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: Mathematics/Statistics; Computer Science; Domain Expertise/ Analysis; and Presentation.9 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. In place of the degree, may substitute 19 years of relevant work experience. Desirable skills and experience include synthetic aperture radar image science or analysis; other remote sensing imaging such as multispectral; programming and script development; data science; Python, Databricks, Jupyter Notebook; Intelligence Community analytical workflows.