Logistics Management Institute

Data Scientist - Clearance Required

Logistics Management Institute$111K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 10 years of experience with Python and strong experience with PySpark or similar libraries.
  • Knowledge of Army Vantage and data environment standardization.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming and computational analysis tools.
  • Strong background in DevOps and Software Engineering, including GitLab CI/CD.
  • Experience creating meaningful data visualizations using various platforms.
  • Federal government agency experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Extract, transform, and load data using platforms like Palantir Foundry.
  • Build low-code/no-code applications for real-time dashboards.
  • Automate data ingestion from legacy systems for improved decision-making.
  • Create predictive models for equipment failures and personnel shortages.
  • Develop user stories and acceptance criteria for project planning.
  • Deliver ad-hoc reporting by pulling data from multiple domains.
  • Analyze complex datasets and create visualizations using several tools.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility on remote work and client site visits.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies.
  • Engagement in impactful projects for the U.S. Army.
  • Support for professional development and continued learning.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation.
Full Job Description
Overview

LMI is seeking a Data Scientist toassistwith Army data model, pipeline, and visualizationdevelopment.ThisData Scientist will createdata modelsworking from mock visualizations and raw data inputs; leverage python,PySpark, Foundry, and code repositories to develop an architecture plan;extract, transform, and load data into Vantage; anduseVantageworkshopsto develop visualizations. Active Secret clearance required.

Location: Hybrid; at least 3 days on client site in Crystal City VA or Aberdeen MD. Open to Remote

Responsibilities

CoreResponsibilities:

  • DataEngineering:Extract, transform, and load datausing bigdataplatforms likePalantirFoundry, loadingdata intodatavisualizations, transformingdatausingpythonandlow codedatapipelinebuildingtools.
  • WorkflowDevelopment: Build low-code no-code applications that allowend usersto see real-time readiness dashboards.
  • Data Integration: Automateand cleanthe ingestion of data from legacy systems soitsuseful for decision-making.
  • Predictive Analytics: Create models to forecast equipment failures, personnel shortages, or budget overruns.
  • PI Planning:Help with feature writing, task decomposition, acceptance criteria, user stories, and processes forextracting dependencies from descriptive models.
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting: Quickly answer critical information requirementsby pulling data across different domains,ability to gathercustomerrequirements anddeliver acomprehensivestatisticalanalysis toanswertheirquestions.

General Responsibilities:

  • Support project management over data activities to ensuretimelydelivery in a reactive and agile environment.
  • Engage technical and functional program SMEs, and key data stakeholders to understand business processes, analytical requirements, key data elements, data protection guidelines, etc.
  • Define and develop techniques to integrate,consolidate, and structure data foranalytical use.
  • Createdatapipelines inpython,going from raw datatodataproducts needed forvisualization or otheranalyticsproducts.
  • Understand and analyze complex and organization-specific datasets.
  • Transform data and analysis into informative visualizations and interactive dashboards using open-source and commercially available visualization and dashboard tools.
  • Propose alternative designs and processes to managevarious typesof data using both standard and custom tables and fields.
  • Provide recommendations for improvements in data strategies to include changes to governance, stewardship, integration, and standardization.
  • Bachelor9s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or other related business or quantitative disciplinepreferred. Relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Active DoD Secret clearancerequired. Must have at a minimum, an Interim Secret Clearance.
  • 10yearsofexperiencewith Python, and strong experience withPySparkor similar big data libraries.
  • Knowledge of Army Vantageanddata environment standardization.
  • Experience working with data analysis tools including object-oriented programming (Python,Java,SQL,TypeScript),computationalanalysis tools (R, MATLAB), and associated data science libraries (scikit-learn).
  • Experience developing and implementing statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analyticsas well as to develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions
  • Experience creating meaningful data visualizations and interactive dashboards using platforms such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI,RShiny,plotly, or d3.js to communicate findings and relate them back to how insights create business impact
  • Experiencewith datamodeling,building"objects"(e.g., "Soldier," "Tank," "Unit") and defining how they relate to one another in theFoundryenvironment.
  • Strong background in DevOps and Software Engineering, including GitLab CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code,and implementing Quality Assurance practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing (Pytest).
  • Proven ability to design and scale Medallion Lakehouse Architectures, implement Data Mesh concepts, andutilizeDimensional Modeling (Star Schemas) on cloud platforms like Databricks or DoDAdvana.
  • Innovative problem solving and root cause identification skills.
  • Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Able to work effectively at all levels of an organization.
  • Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.
  • Ability to influence and align others and move toward a common vision or goal.
  • Federal government agency experiencerequired

Desired:

  • Master9s degree (preferred) in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or other related business or quantitative discipline.
  • Experience with authoritative data sources, including IPPS-A / MILPDS, GCSS-Army, GFEBS, DTMS / MEDPROS.
  • Experience with Army Vantage
  • Experiencewitheffortsfocused onunderstandinginterdependencies ofprogramswithin anorganization.

Travel: Minimal, less than 10%

Location: Hybrid; at least 3 days on client site in Crystal City VA or Aberdeen MD. Open to Remote

Target salary range: $111,426 - $150,000

Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

#LI-SH1

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work.

Job LocationsUS-VA-Crystal City US-MD-Belcamp US-Remote

About Logistics Management Institute

Logistics Management Institute (LMI) is a consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government. LMI provides leaders with the objective analysis, tools, and programs they need to make informed decisions for their organizations. LMI is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing innovative solutions to complex problems since 1961. LMI serves clients in the federal government, state and local governments, and the private sector.
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