Data Scientist - Tactical Engineering & Analysis Inc

We are currently seeking a Data Scientist to support Navy Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) development efforts. The Data Scientist will provide support in analyzing and/or projecting system performance and reporting results. 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Develops and implements data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.
• Applies data mining, data modeling, statistics, graph algorithms and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets to support analytics objectives.
• Visualizes, interprets, and reports data findings in dynamic data reports.
• Employs spreadsheets for data manipulation and visualization.
• Supports the design, development, testing and implementation of web based collaboration tools & platforms for data reporting.
• Plans and conducts software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts, in support of analytics objectives.
• Demonstrates proficiency with frequent scripting language use, such as Python and R and using packages commonly used in data science applications or advanced analytics.

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer (PC) based systems and project related test equipment.

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment; Computer/Equipment lab

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. on an occasional basis.
  Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis.
  Occasional domestic travel by automobile or airplane 10% to 25% of the time.

Written Communications:

• Operates standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent (Clear and concise) written communication skills in a technical format, that will support in the development of all required plans and reports, required of the program.

Verbal Communications:

• Active communicator - able to present technical briefs, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to lead discussions pertaining to technical subject matter.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience required

Customer Interface Activities:

• Effective inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with corporate customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Customer, command staff, and peer contractor personnel.

Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks:

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.

Work Schedule:   

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
• Long distance (>500 miles) travel to other US Government and Contractor facilities, as required.

Travel: <15%

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science required in the following preferred fields; Computer Science, EE, ME, IE, Physics, Information Systems or Information Technology 

Pay Range: $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:

Candidates must have an active clearance OR  the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer