DATA SCIENTIST

Key Skills

Apache, API, AWS, C++, Elasticsearch, JavaScript, Kibana, Python Programming, R Programming, SoapUI, Spark Core

Job Description

Job Description:

Location: INDOPACOM HQ, Camp H.M. Smith, HI

Clearance Required: Secret

Are you ready to put Data Science experience to work on complex projects in support of an exciting customer mission focused on the Indo-Pacific region? Imagine yourself working on the development of innovative solutions to support a newly established USINDOPACOM Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO) where you will be responsible for enhancing government customer capabilities while addressing data fusion analysis challenges. Parsons is a hiring a journeyman-level data scientist to work closely with our USINDOPACOM client in Honolulu, HI. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter able to 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 INDOPACOM data assets.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 as well as the Joint Staff CDO
• Support INDOPACOM’s responsibilities with respect to planning and data management for risk and vulnerability assessments
• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ relevant experience with an associates degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering or related field; will also accept Master’s / Bachelor’s degree + 0 years or High School Diploma + 4 years’ 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
• Active Secret-level clearance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Active TS collateral clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience with the USINDOPACOM region and associated intelligence/operational missions
• Experience with intelligence community systems and tools
• Previous experience working in a 4-star Headquarters
• Experience with AWS, Java, C++, APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and/or JavaScript
• Experience briefing senior leadership

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation’s most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$81,500.00 – $142,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!