Lead Data Scientist/Task Lead

Overview

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

The Data Technical Support (DTS) Team will be based on a hub and spoke concept of operations with analysts permanently positioned or on Temporary Duty (TDY) status at the USSOCOM HQ, TSOC, Component Commands, Special Operations Joint Task Forces (SOJTF), Combined Joint Special Operations Task Forces (CJSOTF), Special Operations Task Forces (SOTF), and Special Operations Command Forward Elements (SOCFWD).

The team will be comprised of Data Integrators, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, System Architects, and Front-End Developers.

Job Description:

The Lead Data Scientist/Task Lead formulates and lead guided, multifaceted analytic studies against large volumes of data. The Lead Data Scientist will perform the following in Tampa, FL:

• Interpret and analyze data using exploratory mathematic and statistical techniques based on the scientific method.
• Coordinate research and analytic activities utilizing various data points (unstructured and structured) and employ programming to clean, massage, and organize the data
• Experiment against data points, provide information based on experiment results and provide previously undiscovered solutions to command data challenges.
• Lead all data experiments tasked by the DST Team OIC
• Coordinate with Data Engineers to build Data environments providing data identified by Data Analysts, Data Integrators, Knowledge Managers, and Intel

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficient with one or more programming languages (Java, C++, Python, R, ).
• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems.
• The on-site task lead will be assigned and be considered a key position. The task lead will perform the following functions:
• Assign staff responsibilities and supervise all contractor staff efforts.
• Utilize, control and redirect available resources as necessary to complete tasks in accordance with scheduled milestones and budgetary constraints.
• Perform quality checks of all work products and interact continually with Government COR, TCOR, J2 personnel to present interim results, discuss concerns, and ensure total product/service satisfaction.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Education & Certifications:

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields.

Security Clearance: 

• Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI is required

Benefits:

• National Health, vision, and dental plans
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short – and long-term disability plans
• 401(K) retirement plans
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.