Junior Data Scientist - NATO (Anticipated)

Location: HQ SACT NATO - Norfolk, VA, USA (On-site)

Job Type: W-2/Full-Time Equivalent
Anticipated Period of Performance: TBD – 1 year + 4 option years

POSITION NOT YET FUNDED. SOLICITING RESUMES FROM INTERESTED CANDIDATES FOR ANTICIPATED CONTRACT AWARD.

Background:

Navanti is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support an anticipated position at NATO HQ in Norfolk, VA.

Core Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the activities of the Political Military – Assisted Decision-Making Team.
• Knowledge of Data models. Evaluates the outcomes, veracity, and performance of data models.
• Engages with the target user to prototype and refine human computer interfaces to optimize visualization of the relationships between different data entities.
• Specifies and applies appropriate techniques to clean and properly format data for use
• Reviews the benefits and value of techniques and tools and recommends improvements for cleansing and reformatting data.
• Define/ refine PM-ADM operational, capability, and regulatory requirements
• Development of concepts of operation, working with subject matter experts.
• Construct data strategies in line with the owning organizations approach to collecting, storing, and analyzing data;
• Remain up-to-date with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation;
• Directly supports the Program Director and travels to meetings and conferences within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year.
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A University/ Bachelor’s degree in Data/Computer Science or exceptionally. A university degree may be substituted with the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest within SACT, that is, at least 2 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience, in the field of Data Science, Data Analyst or similar role.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of at least 2 years in of requirements management tools (identify which tools).
• Demonstrate 2 years knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes.
• Experience involving the support to data focused operations, such experience should encompass at least 1 skill(s) listed:
  • Machine Learning (ML)/ AI knowledge
  • Large Language Models
• Working knowledge of Computer System of Systems Architectures.
• Experience with data science tools to support data analytics and data visualization.
• Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies.
• Program Management experience within a complex and dynamic program environment.
• Successful engagement with project users and stakeholders at NCIA.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret clearance

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