Data Scientist

Overview
We are currently seeking a Data Scientist to support the DARPA program at NIWC Pacific.


Responsibilities
Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Develops and implements data analytics techniques and applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software.
• Applies data mining, data modeling, statistics, graph algorithms and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets to support analytics objectives.
• Visualizes, interprets, and reports data findings in dynamic data reports.
• Employs a variety of data manipulation and visualization tools to best convey information/results to customers .
• Comfortable working with data in a variety of formats including excel, CSV, JSON, XML
• Supports the design, development, testing and implementation of web-based collaboration tools & platforms for data reporting.
• Plans and conducts software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts, in support of analytics objectives.
• Demonstrates proficiency with frequent scripting language use, such as Python (Primary) or R and using packages commonly used in data science applications or advanced analytics such as SQL.
• Familiar with Kubernetes clusters and utilization of tools such as Prometheus or similar .
• Conduct exploratory data analysis for testing hypothesis.
• Utilization of Microsoft's Power BI, Tableau, and other toolsets to visualize data and share insights with senior decision makers
• Proficient in Grafana as an open-source analytics and interactive visualization web application for monitoring application performance.

Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer (PC) based systems and project related test equipment.

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment; Computer/Equipment lab

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to lift 10 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis.
• Occasional domestic travel by automobile or airplane 10% to 25% of the time.

Written Communications:

• Operates standard computer-based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent (Clear and concise) written communication skills in a technical format, that will support in the development of all required plans and reports, required of the program.

Verbal Communications:

• Active communicator - able to present technical briefs, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to lead discussions pertaining to technical subject matter.

Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience required

Customer Interface Activities:

• Effective inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with corporate customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Customer, command staff, and peer contractor personnel.

Project Management / Staff Supervision Tasks:

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks to ensure optimum productivity.

Work Schedule:

• 9/80
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.
• Long distance (>500 miles) travel to other US Government and Contractor facilities, as required.

Travel: