Data Scientist / Operations Research Analyst

Key Skills

C# Programming, C++, Dash framework, Data oriented design- DoD, Data science techniques, Design, JMP, Keras software library, Machine learning techniques, Mathematical modeling, MATLAB Programming, NumPy, Pandas, plotly, Python Programming, PyTorch, SAS, Scikit-learn, SPSS Statistics, TensorFlow

Job Description

LinQuest is seeking an Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. The primary task will be focused on developing a space mission analysis framework and dashboard, including establishing the necessary supporting data pipelines, for the Commander of Space Forces (COMSPACEFOR), Space Operations Command, United States Space Force. Successful candidates should have experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains. Experience and familiarity with the space domain is preferred. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Understanding customer requirements, adjusting analytical efforts to meet those requirements, and effectively communicating results
• Developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models to solve various problems across multiple domains
• Ability to coordinate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives
• Ability to apply modern Data Science techniques (such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning) to datasets
• Understand how to optimize tasks using computer automation
• Work as part of a contractor team working alongside a broader team of government and contract staff

Required Skills and Experience:

• Masters or better in Operations Research or a Data Science related field
• 3 years of experience
• 2+ years of experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Python, MATLAB, C++, or C#
• Experience developing and implementing mathematical and statistical models
• Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
• High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance

Preferred Experience:

• A Ph.D. in operations research or a theoretical science field
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
• Experience with the Warp Core and/or Envision platforms
• Experience with NumPy, scikit-learn, keras, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Pandas, SymPy, SPSS, PSPP, SymPy, SAS, JMP
• Experience with web-application system design and deployment using Plotly Dash, containerization, and databases

Compensation: Starting salary ranges from approximately $100,000 to $160,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers’ portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest’s corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees’ creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better in Operations Research or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Ability to Obtain