SME Data Scientist

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCI

Education: masters

This job is located at: JBLE, VA

Hiring Immediately

Job description:

The Data Scientist provides technical and analytical support and information and provide recommendations for data collection, algorithm development, processing, design and exploitation for the operations of Air Force Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise related tasks and projects; will perform gap analysis between baseline capabilities, end state data integration and heuristics to support data modeling builds, data coalescence patterns for exploitation and data element aggregation and distribution; participate in team algorithm development initiatives for the qualification testing of proposed algorithm implementations across platforms and programs to support data analysis which includes the facilitation of multi-agency and multi-function teams; and will utilize statistics, data mining, and predictive analytics to manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of datasets, create data visualizations, and build mathematical models and present findings. Reviews and develops technical documentation such as test or event plans, review previous test report findings, recommendations, lessons learned, technical and test reports, trade studies, and technical memorandums. Must have relevant experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, programming, data science, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering.

Required Qualifications:

The Data Scientist provides technical and analytical support and information and provide recommendations for data collection, algorithm development, processing, design and exploitation for the operations of Air Force Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise related tasks and projects; will perform gap analysis between baseline capabilities, end state data integration and heuristics to support data modeling builds, data coalescence patterns for exploitation and data element aggregation and distribution; participate in team algorithm development initiatives for the qualification testing of proposed algorithm implementations across platforms and programs to support data analysis which includes the facilitation of multi-agency and multi-function teams; and will utilize statistics, data mining, and predictive analytics to manage large amounts of data, merge data sources, ensure consistency of datasets, create data visualizations, and build mathematical models and present findings. Reviews and develops technical documentation such as test or event plans, review previous test report findings, recommendations, lessons learned, technical and test reports, trade studies, and technical memorandums. Must have relevant experience in two or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, programming, data science, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering.

Desired Qualifications:

Intelligence analysis training

Master's degree

Familiar with US national intelligence partners

Knowledge of non-linear workflows

Familiar with Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) development

Familiar with one or more of the following tradecraft: Activity Based Intelligence, Object Based Production or Anticipatory Posturing

Knowledge of SIGINT, MASINT, GEOINT, or HUMINT collection or analysis

Familiar with Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS)

Excellent briefing and writing skills

Why work for QSL?

Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation’s response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation.

QSL's Benefit Package

Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive.

Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs.

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.