Data Scientist II

Position: Data Scientist II
Location: Pope AFB, Lackland AFB
Work Environment: On Site
Status: Contingent Upon Award

Knowesis is currently seeking a Data Scientist II to support the United States Air Force.

This position requires a U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of US citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirement).

 The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:  

• Conducts data analytics, basic data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions
• Enter and analyze data within government systems
• Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends, designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data
• Assist with survey design. Create, analyze, and report survey data.
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to relevant programs and initiatives
• Work in consultation with program staff.
• Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission

Required Qualifications:  

• Master’s in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access
• Advanced proficiency with commonly used statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, Python, and R-Shiny
• Three (3) years, or more, of research experience in academic, social services, government, healthcare, or laboratory setting is required
• Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to effectively communicate with all personnel they will interact with
• Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and shall be highly detail-oriented
• Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from a diverse background
• Advanced proficiency may be demonstrated through an employment history in academia or other settings where the conduct of research is routine.
• Proficiency must be further demonstrated by a history of scientific publications

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Doctoral degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline
• Certification or documented experience with Human Performance 
• Experience working with Special Operations, athletics/sports, or other military settings 
• Experience with IT systems and no code databases

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.