Computer Scientist (Job #712)

Defense Acquisition Support Services

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Clearance is a must.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in data science or analytics, ideally within government settings.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Experience with Army Vantage and Microsoft Power BI for dashboard development.
  • Familiarity with structured and unstructured data sources is needed.
  • Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Extract, clean, and integrate data from multiple sources using Python and SQL.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards in Army Vantage and Power BI for leadership use.
  • Analyze data and provide actionable insights and comprehensive reports.
  • Support ad-hoc data requests from stakeholders and leadership.
  • Automate workflows by building scripts and data pipelines.
  • Utilize Microsoft Power Platform tools for process automation.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD data governance and security standards.

Benefits

  • Free Health Care from Aetna
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Employer Paid Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Professional Development Training
Full Job Description
Summary

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is seeking a Computer Scientist to support our customer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist supporting mission-critical Department of Defense programs, you will deliver dashboards, analysis, and automation solutions that directly inform senior military and government leadership. Using Python, SQL, Army Vantage, and Power BI, you will turn complex data into actionable insights that drive mission success.
  • Extract, clean, and integrate data from multiple enterprise data sources using Python and SQL
  • Develop and maintain Army Vantage and Power BI dashboards used by leadership
  • Perform data analysis and deliver actionable insights and reports
  • Support ad-hoc data requests from stakeholders and leadership
  • Build automation scripts and data pipelines to streamline workflows
  • Automate business processes using Microsoft Power Platform tools
  • Ensure compliance with DoD data governance and security standards
  • Provide user support, training, and documentation

Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret Clearance (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in data science, data analytics, or related field supporting enterprise or government environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, automation, and analysis.
  • Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Army Vantage and/or Microsoft Power BI.
  • Experience working with multiple structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience supporting DoD or Federal Government programs
  • Experience with Army Vantage
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, SharePoint, Power Apps)
  • Experience with data automation, ETL, or workflow optimization

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
  • Free Health Care from Aetna
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Employer Paid Group Life
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Professional Development Training

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