Senior Data Scientist - Secret Required

Senior Data Scientist - Secret Required Job Locations US-VA-Arlington Job ID 2024-11992 of Openings 1 Category Data/Analytics Overview LMI is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Arlington, VA to support the USSF Chief Technology and Innovation Office. At LMI, we're reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs. LMI has been named a 2024 BestPlacestoWork in the United States by Built In We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible This position requires an active Secret clearance required. The Senior Data Scientist will help shape policy, strategy, and support services for data management and artificial intelligence/machine learning for the US Space Force CTIO. You will work as part of a team with other contractors, government civilians, and military personnel in an agile environment. Responsibilities The Senior Data Scientist duties may include: Support Agile project management over data activities, support development of a data management framework. Define and execute techniques to integrate, consolidate, and structure data for analytical use. Research, analyze, and document various technical approaches in data management and AI/ML. Maintain data dictionaries IAW DoD and DAF policies and standards. Develop briefing packages to communicate complex ideas to non-technical customers. Support the development and coordination of policies and governance to employ digital tools, effectively manage data, and enhance the information technology infrastructure. Propose alternative designs and processes to manage various types of data using both standard and custom tables and fields. Interact professionally with the government and government stakeholders. Work directly with the customer to gather requirements and product feedback for future iterations. Ability to troubleshoot problems and provide timely resolutions. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of data science experience. Superior communication skills, both oral and written. Advanced proficiency in Python. Experience in AI/ML Knowledge of statistical/machine learning algorithms. Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures. Plan and conduct complex analytical, mathematical, and statistical research that informs operational requirements. Proficient in MS Office Suite to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to effectively interact with senior executives from Government and industry. Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment. Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities. Availability for occasional travel. Possess and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance. US Citizenship required. Preferred Feature analysis experience: understanding and manipulating the variables in a dataset to improve the performance of a machine learning model. Experience with DoD data management or AI/ML policies and standards. Familiarity with USSF missions Possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance. LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact accommodationslmi.org Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you Click here to get started.