Junior Data Science Analyst/ Engineer

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Analytical and Problem solving, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Data oriented design- DoD, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Metadata, Microsoft Office suites, Microsoft-Excel, Planning and organization, Powerpoint, XML-JSON

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Junior Data Science Analyst/ Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Junior Data Science Analyst/ Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Junior Data Science Analyst/ Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

HOW A JUNIOR DATA SCIENCE ANALYST/ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

GDIT is seeking a motivated Junior Data Science Analyst/Engineer to join our Program working with the Data Engineering Team responsible for building the Metadata Application Profile (MAP) that aligns attributes from various Data Stores into a Search & Retrieval System, enabling discovery of imagery and data for analysis.

This position focuses on metadata maintenance activities for the integration of metadata between systems and the associated API to enable discovery of data across the Enterprise and the Intelligence Community.

Duties:

• Work closely with the Lead Data Science Librarian to build and maintain the MAP, assess metadata quality, plan and coordinate metadata enhancement and remediation.
• Determine/monitor MAP accuracy by conducting queries against data holdings in native systems and using the System User Interface (UI), API, and Solr UI.
• Support Systems Engineers and Software Developers by creating design documents for new Data Stores which identify the metadata fields, service specifications, volumetrics and standards needed to integrate into the Search and Discovery System.
• Maintain an ongoing working relationship with government data stewards and system Data Store owners to inform end-user satisfaction and to keep abreast of attribute changes.
• Investigate and respond to tickets/issues associated with metadata discrepancies or mapping.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Must have:

• 2 Years of Data/Systems engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or in related technical or scientific fields such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or an additional 2 years of related data/systems engineering experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with the ability to present information and ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong technical skills, interest in technology, and the ability to troubleshoot simple technology problems, failures, or deficiencies.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Notepad++)
• Preferred Certifications: Security +, Network+, A+ is preferred. Ability to obtain one of these certifications within 6 months of start date if not currently in hand.

Desired:

• Familiar with metadata standards (NMF, D&R IDM, DDMS, PUBS)
• Familiar with Solr Apache (build queries from UI or CMD line)
• Experience with Government and DoD analysis, reporting, and geospatial analysis tools (iSpy, etc.)
• Familiar with reading and interpreting XML and XSD files.
• Experience with geospatial analysis and terminology
• Comfortable working in an Agile Software Development environment

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• Location: Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO
• US Citizenship Required