Senior Scientist

Prescient Edge; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Positive work environment

Job summary

Prescient Edge seeks a Senior Scientist to support a Federal Government client. The role focuses on advanced analytics for C4I and ISR systems, with development of data-driven solutions to improve mission outcomes. Travel to CBP and other sites will be required as part of operational support.

The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to model, analyze, and optimize system performance, providing technical reports and briefings to government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I/AMOSS/ISR systems in operational environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues.
• Willingness to travel to CBP locations and deploy as required.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific methods to evaluate C4I, ISR data environments.
• Develop models and simulations for mission decision-making.
• Support data analysis of sensor inputs and surveillance systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate analytics into systems.
• Provide technical reports and briefings to Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security, data handling, and operational requirements.
• Support testing and evaluation of new analytical tools.

Skills

10+ years exp

C4I/ISR systems

Data analysis

Operational experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python/R scripting

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Senior Scientist opportunity to support a Federal Government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

• Planned Systems International (PSI) is an enterprise IT services company that designs, builds, secures, and operates software solutions that support mission success and operational excellence across Federal Government organizations. PSI is seeking an AMOC Senior Scientist to provide full-time support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center. This role is responsible for applying advanced scientific, analytical, and technical expertise to support C4I systems, ISR capabilities, and data-driven mission operations, including development of innovative approaches to enhance system performance, predictive analysis, and operational effectiveness.
• Apply scientific and analytical methods to evaluate C4I, ISR, and operational data environments.
• Develop models, simulations, and analytical frameworks to support mission decision-making.
• Support data analysis efforts related to sensor inputs, surveillance systems, and operational intelligence.
• Conduct research and analysis to improve system performance, predictive capabilities, and mission outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise in evaluating emerging technologies and their applicability to mission needs.
• Support development of data-driven solutions for threat detection, situational awareness, and operational planning.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate analytical solutions into operational systems.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and effectiveness.
• Support testing, validation, and evaluation of new analytical tools and capabilities.
• Provide technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to Government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security, data handling, and operational requirements.

Requirements

Desired experiences:

• Experience supporting maintenance and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, or ISR systems in operational environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex system issues across hardware, software, and network components.
• Experience working with mission equipment, maintenance tools, and COTS systems.
• Experience using diagnostic and test equipment to identify and resolve system faults.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements and ability to apply technical procedures in mission environments.
• 10+ years experience.
• Applying scientific or analytical methods to complex technical or operational problems.
• Supporting ISR systems, data analysis, and C4I environments.
• Developing models, simulations, and analytical tools.
• Analyzing large datasets and generating actionable insights.
• Supporting mission-critical operations in high-tempo environments.
• Working within DoD, DHS, or similar Federal operational environments.
• Ability to work in operational environments supporting technical systems.
• May require standing, walking, and limited lifting of equipment.
• Ability to travel and deploy to operational locations as required.

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; experience may substitute.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Data analysis and modeling tools (general familiarity).
• Programming or scripting languages (Python, R, or similar).
• Data visualization and analytics platforms.
• Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.

Security Clearance:

• Secret

Location:

• Riverside, CA.
• Travel is required to support mission operations, system maintenance, and engineering activities across CBP operational locations. Personnel will deploy to sites including CAMOC in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and other CONUS and OCONUS locations to perform installation, troubleshooting, integration, and sustainment of C4I, AMOSS, ISR, and telecommunications systems. Travel may be scheduled or occur on short notice in response to mission priorities or system outages. Duration may range from short-term temporary duty to extended support periods based on operational needs. All travel will be Government-directed and reimbursed in accordance with applicable Federal Travel Regulations and contract provisions.