Navteca
Data Scientist
Navteca, Hilo, Hawaii, us, 96721
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Data Scientist in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Operations Directorate as part of the Joint Fires Element at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. This is an on-site position.
This position will identify, analyze, and articulate data requirements and artifacts in the planning and operational execution of:
Integration requirements across the Services, Allies, and Partner Nations within the Indo-Pacific Joint Coalition Fires enterprise to achieve maximum effects against selected targets. Work across multiple staff offices to collect and fuse data, develop innovative methods to standardize data ingestion and tagging, and support on-going management of associated USINDOPACOM data assets. Determine which data are available and useful for the project. Collect, categorize, and analyze data. Create, validate, test, and update algorithms and models. Use data visualization software to present findings. Make business recommendations to stakeholders based on data analysis. Specific Duties Include:
Work across all USINDOPACOM directorates and special staff to understand the data resident within the Command, the types of data most frequently used, and for what purpose. Provide ontology and data quality for all USINDOPACOM data. Advise in the evolution of an INDOPACIFIC data strategy and associated policy. Utilize industry standard communication and visualization tools to visualize and communicate complex quantitative information and analysis. Interpret and communicate insights and findings from analysis to customer and other stakeholders with required/appropriate documentation. Tag data assets (i.e. operational, intelligence, enterprise, business activities) to support search and discovery of existing data. Facilitate and develop relationships across the Geographic Combatant Command CDOs, Combatant Commands CDO as well as the Joint Staff CDO. Support USINDOPACOM's responsibilities with respect to planning and data management for risk and vulnerability assessments. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials. Additionally, the Data Scientist will maintain a real-time understanding of technical requirements that include:
Apply analytics and customer segmentation techniques within intelligence functions Maintain, move, and manipulate data between applications, using appropriate software (e.g., Apache Spark, ElasticSearch, R, Python, Kibana and others as technology evolves) Identify meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources Compile reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods. Prepare conclusions and predictions based on data summaries Minimum Requirements:
Experience with MIL-STD data formats; USMTF/OTH, CMF, TACTICAL DATA LINKS/JREAP and VMF. 6+ years' relevant experience with an Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering or related field; will also accept Master's and 3+ years' relevant experience. Proficiency with Data Science techniques/methods of extracting, organizing, and analyzing both structured and unstructured data to form useful insights and informed decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in developing and exploiting alternative sources of non-traditional information for DOD customers. Strong oral presentation, data visualization, and writing skills. Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
About us:
Navteca is a technology company headquartered in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. A woman and minority-owned technology services company focusing on emerging technologies and IT innovation, Navteca develops, executes, and manages unique technical solutions for government clients like NASA and NOAA, non-profits, and private entities. Navteca's core focus is creating practical applications based on new and emerging technology, such as cloud, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) including natural language processing (NLP), GIS data visualization, and machine learning (ML). Navteca is well-known for cloud computing. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner since 2013, Navteca's certified Cloud Solutions Architects are considered Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for cloud architecture, cloud security, cloud governance, and HPC in the cloud.
What we offer
As a part of Navteca's benefits, we provide you with Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage as well as Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance. These programs offer you and your family financial protection against some of the uncertainties life can bring.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Comp/flex time
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401k Retirement Plan
This position will identify, analyze, and articulate data requirements and artifacts in the planning and operational execution of:
Integration requirements across the Services, Allies, and Partner Nations within the Indo-Pacific Joint Coalition Fires enterprise to achieve maximum effects against selected targets. Work across multiple staff offices to collect and fuse data, develop innovative methods to standardize data ingestion and tagging, and support on-going management of associated USINDOPACOM data assets. Determine which data are available and useful for the project. Collect, categorize, and analyze data. Create, validate, test, and update algorithms and models. Use data visualization software to present findings. Make business recommendations to stakeholders based on data analysis. Specific Duties Include:
Work across all USINDOPACOM directorates and special staff to understand the data resident within the Command, the types of data most frequently used, and for what purpose. Provide ontology and data quality for all USINDOPACOM data. Advise in the evolution of an INDOPACIFIC data strategy and associated policy. Utilize industry standard communication and visualization tools to visualize and communicate complex quantitative information and analysis. Interpret and communicate insights and findings from analysis to customer and other stakeholders with required/appropriate documentation. Tag data assets (i.e. operational, intelligence, enterprise, business activities) to support search and discovery of existing data. Facilitate and develop relationships across the Geographic Combatant Command CDOs, Combatant Commands CDO as well as the Joint Staff CDO. Support USINDOPACOM's responsibilities with respect to planning and data management for risk and vulnerability assessments. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials. Additionally, the Data Scientist will maintain a real-time understanding of technical requirements that include:
Apply analytics and customer segmentation techniques within intelligence functions Maintain, move, and manipulate data between applications, using appropriate software (e.g., Apache Spark, ElasticSearch, R, Python, Kibana and others as technology evolves) Identify meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources Compile reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods. Prepare conclusions and predictions based on data summaries Minimum Requirements:
Experience with MIL-STD data formats; USMTF/OTH, CMF, TACTICAL DATA LINKS/JREAP and VMF. 6+ years' relevant experience with an Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering or related field; will also accept Master's and 3+ years' relevant experience. Proficiency with Data Science techniques/methods of extracting, organizing, and analyzing both structured and unstructured data to form useful insights and informed decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in developing and exploiting alternative sources of non-traditional information for DOD customers. Strong oral presentation, data visualization, and writing skills. Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
About us:
Navteca is a technology company headquartered in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. A woman and minority-owned technology services company focusing on emerging technologies and IT innovation, Navteca develops, executes, and manages unique technical solutions for government clients like NASA and NOAA, non-profits, and private entities. Navteca's core focus is creating practical applications based on new and emerging technology, such as cloud, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) including natural language processing (NLP), GIS data visualization, and machine learning (ML). Navteca is well-known for cloud computing. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) partner since 2013, Navteca's certified Cloud Solutions Architects are considered Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for cloud architecture, cloud security, cloud governance, and HPC in the cloud.
What we offer
As a part of Navteca's benefits, we provide you with Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage as well as Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance. These programs offer you and your family financial protection against some of the uncertainties life can bring.
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Comp/flex time
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
401k Retirement Plan