Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist (TS/SCI)

Culmen International; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & Continuous Education

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist to provide on-site support at NGA in Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, WA. You will lead data-driven analytics, automate workflows, and build GEOINT visualizations for decision makers.

Requires a Master’s in Data Science or related field, 10+ years in the IC/DoD space, and TS/SCI with CI/Poly. You will collaborate with stakeholders and mentor teammates while delivering high-impact insights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or intelligence contexts.
• TS/SCI clearance with CI/Poly ability or active clearance is required.
• Proven senior-level independence and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise scripting in Python and integrating web APIs for data retrieval.
• Strong background in geospatial data processing and visualization tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces for decision makers.
• Ability to document software systems and automated workflows clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients to translate datasets into data-driven solutions.
• Lead design and refinement of automated processes and workflows.
• Develop data science solutions and optimization models for DoD/IC needs.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured data to identify patterns.
• Create interactive visualizations using Plotly, Dash, and Tableau.
• Build and maintain GEOINT/SIGINT/OSINT data dashboards and interfaces.
• Mentor team members and help grow technical skills and knowledge.
• Conduct peer reviews to improve workflows and methodologies.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data visualization

Machine learning

Plotly

Dash

Tableau

Geospatial analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science or related technical field

Tools

Git/GitHub

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

GDAL

ArcPy

Model Builder

ArcObjects

Oracle

Job description

Culmen International is hiring Sr. Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientists to provide support on-site at theNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) inJoint Base Lewis -McChord, Washington, supporting an Analysis Office (AOT/US SOCOM). The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) expects to deliver AOS Metadata Cataloging and Management Services to enhance product and asset management of content enabling rapid creation of discoverable, modular, web enabled, and visually enriched Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products for intelligence producers in NGA, across the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).

The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client’s datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines. This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

• Work with large structured / unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes in the evaluation of unique datasets and solve challenging intelligence issues
• Lead and participate in the design of solutions and refinement of pre-existing processes
• Work with Customer Stakeholders, Program Managers, and Product Owners to translate road map features into components/tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks
• Use exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data
• Combine applied mathematics, programming skills, analytical techniques, and data to provide impactful insights for decision makers
• Research and implement optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis
• Apply big data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments
• Conduct peer reviews to improve quality of workflows, procedures, and methodologies
• Help build high-performing teams; mentor team members providing development opportunities to increase their technical skills and knowledge
• Requires TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI/Poly.
• 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications/trainings can be used in lieu of years of experience)
• Experience supporting IC operations
• Must have a background with intelligence experience, where they provided analysis and/or data science to an intelligence mission.
• Must be able to operate at a senior level and in an independent environment.
• Must be proficient at creating processes around large data sets to identify analytical discoveries,
• Must be able to script at a Senior Level in python.
• 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.

Must be able to support

• An understanding of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) operating within the USSOUTHCOM AOR
• An understanding of coca cultivation and production areas Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 (Analytic Standards) and ICD 206
• An understanding of how to operationalize the analytic output -shape/frame it in a way that supports operational planning
• Possess Master’s degree in Data Science or related technical field
• Experience developing and working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
• Demonstrated experience of advanced programming techniques, using one or more of the following HTML 5/Javascript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, GeospatiavAnalysis, Statistics, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Arc SDE, ArcIMS.
• Experience using NET, Python, C++, and/or JAVA programming for web interface development and geodatabase development.
• Experience building and maintaining databases of GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data related to the area of interest needs.
• Data Visualization Experience which may include Matrix Analytics, Network Analytics, Graphing Data that assist the analytical workforce in generating common operational pictures depicting fused intelligence and information to support informal assessments and finished products

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,

and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual’s unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000-150,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen’s total compensation package for employees.