Senior Data Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, Mathematical modeling, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optimization, Python Programming, R Programming, Simulation software, SPARK Programming, TensorFlow, Theano, Tomcat

Job Description

Join BAE Systems and be a part of a team who provides critical research and analysis that helps keep our country safe. We are searching for a Senior Data Scientist to provide and oversee data creation, analysis, and dissemination efforts to support to Special operations. In this role, the candidate will:

• Lead team of data science and analytics support.
• Apply statistical methods for exploratory data analysis.
• Apply statistical methods for exploratory data analysis including advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g. general linear modeling, structural equation modeling, Bayesian methods, time series, forecasting, anomaly detection, exp design).
• Apply machine learning techniques (e.g. decision trees, topic modeling, and neural networks/deep learning, natural language processing.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BA or MS in Software Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years’ experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, statistics.
• Experience with Big Data Frameworks such as Spark or Hadoop.
• Experience with Data Science frameworks such as Keras, Tensorflow, or Theano.
• Experience with machine learning (e.g. decision trees, topic modeling, neural networks/deep learning, natural language processing).
• Experience with optimization, simulation, modeling, network science and structured analytics.

  Experience with sampling, collecting, computing, analyzing statistical data and scripting and data analysis in R or Python.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• TS/SCI Eligibility
• Recent experience with modern Simulation Environments (e.g., VBS4, VRForces, Unity3D, etc.)
• Recent experience with modern Software Modeling
• Recent experience with Java web servers (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere, etc.)

NOTE: This is a remote position that can be accomplished from anywhere in the continental U.S. There is an expectation of 20% travel to support team and customer engagements as well as integration events on either BAE or customer premises.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.