Data Scientist - Senior

Job Description

Why Choose Royce Geo

We're not your typical government contracting company, nor do we want to be. At Royce Geo, we live for building durable and long-lasting relationships with our clients, providing exceptional service with a CAN'T QUIT / WON'T QUIT attitude.

We are creating a culture of winning, optimism, FUN, and caring for the person next to you. If you want to work in a real team environment and share the wealth and satisfaction of providing real value to your customer, then this company may be just for you.

Royce Geo prides ourselves in our values-first approach. Our values of Accountability, Attitude, Communication, Innovation, and Leadership are integrated into how we approach problems, guide our interactions with others, and create the framework for our culture.

We recognize and reward our team members that champion these attributes.

We offer a competitive benefit package that is designed to attract and retain exceptional talent. We take care of our team members from multiple facets including health, financial, and well-being programs :

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events

Requires an active TS / SCI Security Clearance

Position Summary :

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist, with experience processing and analyzing large datasets, who will use their technical knowledge, experience, and customer-centric focus to create and deliver world-class analytic processes, scripting solutions, and data modeling content.

This is a mission-driven opportunity to support the DoD and Intelligence Community.

The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client’s datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines.

This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead / assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).

Responsibilities

• Work with large structured / unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes in the evaluation of unique datasets and solve challenging intelligence issues
• Lead and participate in the design of solutions and refinement of pre-existing processes
• Work with Customer Stakeholders, Program Managers, and Product Owners to translate road map features into components / tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks
• Use exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data
• Combine applied mathematics, programming skills, analytical techniques, and data to provide impactful insights for decision makers
• Research and implement optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis
• Apply big data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments
• Conduct peer reviews to improve quality of workflows, procedures, and methodologies
• Help build high-performing teams; mentor team members providing development opportunities to increase their technical skills and knowledge

Required Qualifications :

• Requires TS / SCI Clearance
• 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications / trainings can be used in lieu of a degree)
• Experience supporting IC operations
• Possess expert level knowledge to manipulate and analyze structured / unstructured data
• Demonstrated experience in data mining and developing / maintaining / manipulating databases
• Demonstrated experience in identifying potential systems enhancements, new capabilities, concept demonstrators, and capability business cases
• Demonstrated experience using GOTS data processing and analytics capabilities to modernize analytic methodologies
• Demonstrated experience using COTS statistical software (Map Large, Tableau, MatLab) for advanced statistical analysis of operational tools and data visualization which enables large datasets to be interrogated and allows for patterns, relationships, and anticipatory behavioral likelihoods that may not be apparent using traditional single discipline means
• Knowledge of advanced analytic methodologies, and experience in implementing and executing those methodologies to enable customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated experience in directing activities of highly skilled technical and analytical teams responsible for developing solutions to highly complex analytical / intelligence problems
• Experienced in conducting multi-INT and technology specific research to support mission operations
• Possess effective communications skills; capable of providing highly detailed information in an easy-to-understand format

Desired Qualifications :

• Possess Master's degree in Data Science or related technical field
• Experience developing and working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI / ML)
• Demonstrated experience of advanced programming techniques, using one or more of the following : HTML 5 / Javascript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, GeospatiavAnalysis, Statistics, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Arc SDE, ArcIMS.
• Experience using NET, Python, C++, and / or JAVA programming for web interface development and geodatabase development.
• Experience building and maintaining databases of GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data related to the area of interest needs.
• Data Visualization Experience which may include Matrix Analytics, Network Analytics, Graphing Data that assist the analytical workforce in generating common operational pictures depicting fused intelligence and information to support informal assessments and finished products

EEO Statement

Royce Geo. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

About Royce Geo

Established in 2015, Royce Geo has quickly evolved into a well-rounded, diverse, small business tackling some of the most complex issues for our Defense and Intelligence Community clients.

We are an award-winning small business firm, providing vital support to our mission partners across four core areas : Geospatial Information Technology, Data Analytics, Intelligence, and Training.

Our team members are highly skilled subject matter experts, who listen and partner with our clients to accomplish the mission.

We own the problem and find the solution while upholding the highest standards to exceed expectations. We take risks and challenge the status quo to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions.

Our employee-centric company culture is everything. Even while we grow, our small company mentality continues to exist. We demand inspiration from our leadership, and accountability from all so that we can influence others through our actions. This is Royce Geo.