Senior Manager Data Scientist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Management, Data Science, Team Mentoring

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Data Science is responsible for enabling innovation across GDIT divisions and functional areas, fostering a culture of creativity, and identifying new opportunities to help our clients turn data into action.  This role involves leading initiatives that challenge the status quo, encouraging new ways of thinking, and ensuring the successful execution of innovative projects.   You will be responsible for performing scientific work associated with analytical, statistical, and programming abilities to collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets and develop data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges.  Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients’ big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients’ mission and on your career. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team of data scientists, software developers, and data engineers in the development and execution of high-impact innovation projects, ensuring they meet key performance metrics.  
• Manage the development of data-driven solutions to difficult business challenges by working with cross-functional teams to understand business problems and data requirements.
• Identify emerging trends and disruptive technologies that can improve the operational efficiency of GDIT divisions and functional areas.  
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving and risk-taking.  
• Develop and deploy machine learning models and data analysis methodologies that ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity in data reporting
• Collaborate with team members to build, test, and improve predictive models.
• Establish and maintain a framework for data-driven decision-making across all departments
• Ensure collaboration between the data analysis team and other departments to support their data needs
• Write clear, maintainable, and reusable code for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in the integration of data pipelines for the efficient collection, processing, and storage of data.
• Work with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) to implement scalable data science solutions.
• Utilizes advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and security best practices
• Uses predictive modeling to increase and optimize stakeholder experiences, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes
• Act as a key point of contact for data analysis inquiries, ensuring clear communication and understanding of data insights
• Provide forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to anticipate business challenges and opportunities
• Responsible for managing and mentoring a team of data scientists while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis
• Experience in leading teams
• Leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams of data scientists, software developers, and data engineers
• Extensive experience in statistical analysis, data modeling, and business analytics
• Experience working with large datasets and performing complex analyses
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, industry trends, and innovation methodologies.
• Experience with technical writing, documentation, version control and collaboration tools
• Ability to identify opportunities for innovation and convert them into actionable implementation plans
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities using agile frameworks
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and navigate complex organizational structures
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively
• Expert use of python programming language; familiarity with major open-source projects for modeling multiple data modalities
• Familiarity with at least one of the major cloud development and machine learning operations platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). 
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align data initiatives with business objectives
• Proven experience working in agile environments, with understanding of agile principles and methodologies
• Identify and implement cost-effective data solutions focusing on minimizing expenses while maximizing value

Clearance Level

• No Clearance Required
• US Person Required

Location

• Remote (Anywhere in US)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $127,254 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans