Data Scientist Senior

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

DATA SCIENTIST SENIOR

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Data Scientist will support the Data Stewardship Program in Colorado Springs, CO.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines that meet highly impactful mission requirements. You will apply your advanced expertise in data science and analytics to analyze and interpret complex structured and unstructured datasets, enabling actionable insights and data-informed decision-making. Additionally, you will lead the planning, execution, and management of machine learning projects, leveraging cloud-native platforms and advanced analytics solutions to drive mission success. Your work will directly contribute to solving some of the most challenging problems in the field, empowering the organization with innovative and data-driven solutions.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Design, implement, and automate processes to manipulate, analyze, and model structured and unstructured data.
• Research, develop, and implement predictive and prescriptive modeling, natural language processing (NLP), robotic process automation (RPA), and other advanced statistical methods.
• Coordinate research and analysis activities utilizing diverse data sources (structured and unstructured).
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to create robust data environments and enable comprehensive analytics.
• Perform large-scale data processing using tools like Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Build and refine statistical models, and create data visualizations using tools like Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or R Shiny.
• Conduct programming using R, Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), or similar analytical programming languages.
• Develop and implement machine learning and data engineering solutions using cloud-based platforms such as Databricks, IBM Cloud Pak, Cloudera, or Snowflake.
• Communicate complex data-driven insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders through digital storytelling.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++).
• Experience with distributed SQL programming and relational/non-relational database queries.
• Hands-on experience in applying data science methods and machine learning techniques to real-world problems.
• Expertise in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or R Shiny.
• Familiarity with advanced data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Experience with cloud-based data management and ML platforms like Databricks, IBM Cloud Pak, or Snowflake.
• Background in mathematical modeling, statistics, and advanced analytics.
• Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences through presentations or visual media.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current Interim Secret clearance (required within 30 days of hire). Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a data science, analytics, or comparable role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certifications: None explicitly required, but relevant industry certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist, Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), etc.).
• Role requirements: 5 days on site.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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.

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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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