GovCIO is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support a critical government computer system for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Data & AI Integration Team. This role is primarily responsible for integrating AI/ML models, developing robust data pipelines, and implementing enterprise-level data management within the Data & AI Governance framework. This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV, and will be a hybrid position.

As a Senior Data Scientist, you will serve as a primary technical resource and force multiplier for providing advanced analytical services and technical leadership across the Coast Guard's mission domains. You will design, build, and sustain shared data platforms to transform raw data into operational intelligence. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and integrate advanced AI/ML models and statistical algorithms into shared data platforms to enable data-driven decision dominance.
• Develop and optimize robust data pipelines, automated ETL/ELT workflows, and analytical services to process enterprise-level data for operational use.
• Enforce data governance standards, data management policies, and security controls across all integrated data assets and analytical models.
• Deliver centralized, secure, and reusable data products that empower Product Teams to build interoperable, decision-support applications.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to accelerate secure modernization, reduce technical debt, and ensure system resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, port authorities, and commercial partners to enable seamless data sharing, integration, and interoperability.
• Proactively research and recommend emerging AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics technologies to support Force Design 2028 objectives.
• Ensure all automated models and data services strictly comply with federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs.

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience 

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).
• Experience developing, training, and deploying enterprise-level machine learning models and data science solutions using Python.
• Proven experience building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines, API frameworks, or cloud-based analytical environments.
• Comprehensive operational understanding of data governance practices, data architecture principles, and secure data management.
• Strong experience utilizing advanced database languages (such as SQL) and modern big data technologies to manipulate complex datasets.
• Proficiency tracking, managing, and documenting analytical workflows within enterprise environments using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains including enterprise virtualization, cloud architecture, geospatial services, and network boundaries.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or federal maritime mission programs.
• Familiarity with USCG Force Design 2028 objectives or PEO C5I enterprise data environments.
• Relevant professional certifications highly preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Scientist Associate, or Python/Data Science credentials).
• Familiarity with geospatial data analysis (GIS) and integrating spatial modeling into enterprise decision-support applications.
• Understanding of secure MLOps practices, containerized model deployment (Kubernetes/Docker), and automated AI/ML security gating.