Intermediate Data Scientist

Overview

FTI is hiring a Data Scientist to support the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA.  As a member of the data science team, you will be working to support the development, testing, and deployment of a series of advanced predictive analytics models using big data sets that will help diagnose and predict precursors to Naval mishaps and safety hazards.   In this role, you will collaborate within a diverse program team comprised of FTI team members as well as Active-Duty Military and Government civilian employees.

Why choose FTI?  Our products and technologies are exciting and innovative!  Many of these have come from significant investments via the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) culture; they truly empower our customers to feel confident in how their organizations are supported. You will also be joining a team united in a common mission; supporting  U.S. national defense and the federal government. Our culture revolves around the 4C’s: Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity.   Every day we strive to show our passion for our employees and customers, while showing love to our neighbors in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of a portfolio of predictive risk models to estimate mishap risk for individual Navy communities. Leverage these models to identify areas of operational optimization and monitoring to reduce the risk of mishaps.
• Work in a collaborative environment to provide training to qualified Government personnel in the building, maintaining, and refining the portfolio of predictive analytics models.
• Assist with the collection and organization of multiple data types, including but not limited to manning, maintenance, readiness, operational tempo, command climate, and incident reports. Apply data science and inductive reasoning approaches to analyze this data and to find patterns to safety mishaps to allow senior leadership to implement risk mitigation measures.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, analytical update meetings, program management reviews, and other meetings as required.

Education/Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of data science experience or Master's Degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields
• 2+ years of coding experience in Python, R, or a similar language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree 

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