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Senior Data Scientist

Crutchfield Corporation

Full-time

Norton, VA

Job description

PMSA Group is currently searching for a qualified Operations Research Analysts for positions in support of the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Plans Directorate (CCJ5). The CCJ5 needs an experienced professional to provide data science (DS) and operations research (OR) capabilities on-site for the Operations Assessment Division.

Responsibilities:

Operations Research Analysts and Data Scientists use their data and analytical ability to find and interpret rich data sources; manage large amounts of data despite hardware, software, and bandwidth constraints; merge data sources; ensure consistency of datasets; create visualizations to aid in understanding data; build mathematical models using the data; and present and communicate the data insights/findings. The candidate is expected to work by exploratory analysis and rapid iteration and to produce and present results. USCENTCOM Operations Assessment Division is seeking a creative candidate who is also rigorous, precise, listens well, with the ability to work independently or as the leader or member of a small team in conducting analysis in support of assessments with high visibility, unusual urgency or program criticality; requiring a variety of OR and DS techniques and tools.

Major functions :

  • Design, develop, and apply a variety of data collection and decision analytics processes and applications, including the employment of mathematical, statistical, and other analytic methods.
  • Identify effective, efficient, and innovative technical solutions for meeting Division data and automation requirements, including potential artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions.
  • Develop automated applications, data visualizations, information displays, decision briefings, analytic papers, and facilitate senior leadership decisions with analytic products. Identify and develop data stream interfaces for authoritative data sources to support assessments and risk analysis.
  • Integrate Division functions and products into the Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) system, MAVEN Smart Systems, and/or Advana.
  • Build digital solutions using programming applications (e.g., R, R/Shiny, Python) to digitalize and partially or fully automate data collection, analysis, and staff processes while accelerating the rate at which the Division can execute tasks.
  • Develop and lead small teams in the development of real-time/near real-time data visualization and analysis methodologies and analytic tools.
  • Participate in client operational planning processes in support of Joint planning.
  • Support Knowledge Management and Information processes requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Must have a DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance and be Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible; also must have a current DoD approved Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) having at least one year of eligibility remaining before required renewal of their background investigation.
  • BE, or BS degree in Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
  • 5 years of related experience; 12 years of combined professional experience.
  • Experience with developing analytic methodologies, metrics, and decision criteria
  • High levels of proficiency using the following applications: R, R-Shiny, Python, Python-Shiny, SQL/POSTRESQL, Microsoft Office applications, and Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Functional knowledge of MAVEN Smart Systems, C2IE, Advana, AI, ML, Git, and Large Learning Models
  • Experience with preparing and presenting senior leadership briefings and papers

Additional Desired Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience working in a Joint and/or Combatant Command
  • Experience in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility
  • Command and General Staff College or Service equivalent a plus

BuzzDoc LLC dba Performance Management Simulation and Analysis (PMSA) Group Overview:

PMSA Group is a small business focused on providing superior system and data analysis services to government and commercial clients. Join the growing PMSA Group family and let your career growth meet your expectations. We are a team of ORSAs, Data/Database Management, and Software Engineering professionals that reward employees through competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing. BuzzDoc LLC was founded in 2011 by Bruce C. Shultes, PhD in Danville, CA. For additional information see our website at buzzdocllc.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Security clearance:

  • Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person