Data Scientist (Job#727)

Defense Acquisition Support Services

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

Qualifications

  • Active Secret Security Clearance is a must.
  • 2-4 years of experience in Business Intelligence or Data Analytics.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI and related tools.
  • Experience with data modeling techniques and DAX calculations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps including SharePoint and Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop business intelligence solutions for government clients.
  • Create impactful dashboards and reports using Power BI.
  • Manage client relationships to ensure satisfaction and project success.
  • Deliver data-driven insights that influence mission outcomes.
  • Support analytics functions across a diverse and growing portfolio.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive free healthcare coverage through Aetna.
  • Dental and vision insurance included.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • 401K retirement plan available.
  • Employer-paid group life insurance provided.
  • Access to professional development training.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to support complex analytics initiatives for government clients. This role will develop business intelligence solutions, build impactful dashboards and reports, manage client relationships, and deliver data-driven insights that support mission success across a growing analytics portfolio.

Required Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security Clearance (Required)
  • 2-4 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Power BI, including:
  • Data modeling (star schema, relationships, cardinality)
  • Dashboard and report development
  • DAX measures and calculations
  • Power Query and Dataflows
  • Experience with Power Automate
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and Excel

Desired Skills
  • Strong presentation skills with experience briefing executive leadership
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, solve technical challenges, and learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Palantir Foundry (Ontology and application development)
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Apps
  • Experience supporting multiple business functions or cross-functional teams

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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