Data Scientist - Clearance Required with Security Clearance

Company: LMI Government Consulting (Logistics Management In
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Overview LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers'' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. LMI is seeking a Data Scientist. The position requires providing support to the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Analysis (OSI&A) Technology Watch and Forecasting (TW&F) branch in the areas of global technology research and development. This position requires an active secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred. -This position is open to remote/hybrid applicants. Please note that monthly or quarterly meetings may be required in the DC area- Responsibilities The Data Scientist will provide reach-back data/scientific support that offers the Government the ability to ensure that its data subscriptions are correctly ingested, comply with a common data dictionary format, and can identify, report on, and recommend options to troubleshoot potential issues in either a server-based or cloud-based environment. OSI&A engages in routine technology scouting of data analytic platforms, and the Data Scientist can support the OSI&A technology scout in evaluating the different platforms that OSI&A may consider for future investment. Tasks include, but are not limited to: * Attending meetings with OSI&A contractors or external vendors to provide a technical evaluation of data analytic platform capabilities to the Government. * Offering the Government an unbiased understanding of data analytics to ensure the OSI&A has an objective perspective when considering future platforms to invest in. * Providing the Government an advisory role when the Government reviews third-party-delivered Horizon Scanning results. * Participating in user groups and provides unbiased feedback pertaining to OSI&A data analytic tools. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * A bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) is preferred. * Active secret clearance is required. 10 years of relevant experience. * Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, briefings, and meeting moderation; and, willingness/desire to work across a broad range of technical and intelligence areas. * Proficiency in technical research, an in-depth knowledge of technical resources, and writing technically detailed assessments. * Ability to analyze statistical information and other technical data. * Ability to clearly communicate technical subjects and analytic results to non-expert/non-technical peers and leadership. * Experience or education in advanced machine learning techniques in bibliometric analysis and natural language processing. * Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules. DESIRED SKILLS: * A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred. * Previous DoD experience. * Programming experience - Python preferred. * Experience in research and application of emerging and disruptive technologies. LI-SH1

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