Data Scientist (Ussocom)

Data Scientist for USSOCOM IDST

Position Description. Support the USSOCOM J2 Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST)’s ongoing data analytic programs.  Formulate and lead guided, multi-faceted analytic studies against large volumes of data. Develop AI/ML models to enrich data providing further utility to the analysts. Conducts complex data assessments to determine operational utility of proposed data sets in answering priority intelligence requirements. Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest applicable data into AI/ML engines and tools. Discovers links and connections in disparate datasets providing context to intelligence analysts. Collaborate with the Digital and Artificial Intelligence personnel, Knowledge Management teams, and other activities supporting data analysis for the intelligence community to include planning events, customer requirement discussions, and client intelligence capability development.

Knowledge.

-Expert knowledge using Python, R, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Operations.

-Preferred: Working knowledge of –

a. Intelligence cycle, Federal intelligence missions, and use of data to  intelligence priorities.

b. Special Operations Force (SOF) community intelligence process and analysis tradecraft to compile, collate, analyze, produce, and evaluate all-source intelligence and support the Ops-Intel fusion process.

c. Various tools that support Special Operations Force (SOF) intelligence analysis, data sources relevant to the needs of the analyst, and the tradecraft associated with SOF intelligence analysis.

d. Using SQL, noSQL and AGILE software development methodology.

 Skills.

-Interpreting and analyzing data using exploratory mathematic and statistical techniques based on the scientific method.

-Experimenting against data points, provide information based on experiment results and provide previously undiscovered solutions to command data challenges.

-Coordinating with Data Engineers to build Data environments providing data identified by Data Analysts, Data Integrators, Knowledge Managers, and Intel Analysts.

Coordinating research and analytic activities utilizing various data points (unstructured and structured) and employ programming to clean, massage, and organize the data.

-Developing and deploying Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) models to enrich SOCOM data holding in support of priority intelligence requirements.

-Create advanced analytic models leverage multi-modal datasets to answer complex intelligence questions.

-Leading all data experiments tasked by the IDST leadership.

-Providing written and verbal products and supporting business process documentation.

- Working independently and as part of many teams.

-Applying excellent time management and work prioritization to complex and integrated program requirements.

- Executing complex projects within government defined timelines across a geographically dispersed workforce and user base.

-Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience.

Required:  

1. Documented experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems.
2. Demonstrated experience developing and deploying AI/ML in support of decision making.

Preferred:

1.  Using SOFNET-U, SOFNET-S, JIANT, SOIS, SOCRATES, NSANet and Commercial internet
2. USSOCOM military or civil service experience.
3. Currently residing in the Tamps, FL area.

Education. Master’s Degree AND 4 years experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience. Degree must be in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields.

Certifications. Preferred: Current certification for completion of the USSOCOM training and deployment requirements at the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) as mandated by Principal Assistant for contracting (PARC) Policy Alert 12-01 dated 24 October 2011, SUBJECT: Contractor Deployment and Redeployment Requirements in Support of the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.

Security.  Required:  Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access and ACCM read-on and associated duty activities for access to SCI, FGI, and NATO material.

Travel.  Some travel (estimate less than 10%) both within and outside the Continental United States.  Current active US passport required.

Place of Performance.  On-site at USSOCOM Headquarters, MacDill AFB, Florida; office space with utilities and Government-provided office equipment.

Full-Time employment. 11 Federal Holidays; core work hours are 0900-1500 hrs with military team is Monday-Friday; contractors can report as early as 0630 hrs and latest to depart time is 1730 hrs and adjusted as necessary to meet installation network support requirements.

Period of Performance. 1 year Base period (starting Aug 2023); option periods under consideration.

SimIS Offers: 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Short Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you) 
• LTD 
• Life Insurance 
• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• 10 Holidays each year 

SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet / V3 certified / Drug Free Employer  

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