Decision Support Analyst - Sr. Data Scientist

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Analytical and Problem solving, Apache NiFi, Big Data Technology, Cloud computing, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, ETL frameworks, Java Programming, Large data sets, Leadership, Python Programming, Spark Core, SQL, User support and Troubleshooting

Job Description

BigBear.ai is seeking a Decision Support Analyst, Sr. Data Scientist to supporting a program in the Washington DC metro area. This position reports to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and requires an active TS/SCI.

As Decision Support Analyst, you will work on the Campaign Decision Support Team (CDST). In this role you will increase DoD leader decision space, drive understanding of strategic risk, and develop recommended courses of action. Campaign Decision Support analysts employ expert judgment, adaptable methodologies, repeatable analytic processes, and enterprise-wide collaboration to provide routine, special interest, and alert-triggered campaign assessments, and when necessary, facilitate and synchronize enterprise-level campaign adjustment. Analysts will utilize a flexible and foundational toolset to add value across campaigning topics, blending functional area knowledge with an ability to identify data sources, manipulate data, use data analytics tools, understand/ anticipate strategic intent, and communicate with senior DoD leaders.

We’re looking for the right combination of data science skills and candidates with at least 8-10 years of experience in these functional areas: Strategy and Operational Concepts; Logistics and Supply Chain; Defense and Military Operations and Activities; Authorities and Permissions; Defense and Military Agreements; Command and Control Arrangements; Strategic Influence.

What you will do

• Experience building and using visualization dashboards and analytic tools to communicate recommendations and findings to senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Intermediate level coding experience and familiarity with programming languages such as Python
• Someone with a solid background developing solutions for high volume, low latency applications and can operate in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment.
• A candidate with distributed computer understanding and experience with SQL, Spark, ETL.
• A person who appreciates the opportunity to be independent, creative and challenged. 
• An individual with a curious mind, passionate about solving problems quickly and bringing innovative ideas to the table.
• Experience supporting diverse CCMD requirements

What you need to have

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Clearance: possess an active TS/SCI
• Experience with SQL
• Experiece with Python
• Experience developing data pipelines using modern Big Data ETL technologies like NiFi or StreamSets.
• Proven experience managing large-scale databases where they were responsible for ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility. (Very large data sets/ Big Data similar to that of large federal agency.)
• Must Possess strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to draw actionable insights from complex datasets.

What we'd like you to have

• Experience working in an agile development environment
• Ability to quickly learn technical concepts and communicate with multiple functional groups
• Ability to display a positive, can-do attitude to solve the challenges of tomorrow
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred experience at the respective command with an understanding of analytical and data paint points and challenges across the J-Codes

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai delivers AI-powered analytics and cyber engineering solutions to support mission-critical operations and decision-making in complex, real-world environments. BigBear.ai’s customers, which include the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, the US Federal Government, as well as customers in manufacturing, healthcare, commercial space, and other sectors, rely on BigBear.ai’s solutions to see and shape their world through reliable, predictive insights and goal-oriented advice. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is a global, public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI.