ACC Readiness System Data Scientist

Makai LLC • Hampton, VA

4d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Makai is an NHO 8(a) that specializes in C5ISR services, DoD systems integration, business analytics, and the modernization of wired and wireless government networks. Makai provides professional services and technical expertise in mobile/edge computing (deployable 5G), systems engineering, cybersecurity, data migration and storage, software development (DevSecOps), and process improvement.

Makai is seeking a Data Scientist in support of the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) contract. Your career at Makai enables the GCCS team to perform manpower assessment and reporting activities.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience designing code and web-based database applications in Python, SQL, R, and Tableau
• 2 years of experience with NIPR/SIPR enterprise environments
• 2 years of experience with software engineering & software development life cycle
• 2 years of experience designing data pipelines, cloud native applications, and working with data analytical applications like Foundry
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or similar
• Active DoD security clearance
• IAT Level II certification IAW DoD 8570/8140 and Data Science certification from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

• Collates, reviews, and analyzes combat readiness data gathering systems.
• Performs planning, analyzing, coding, designing, integrating, testing, deploying, and supporting production of Air Combat Command (ACC) Readiness data systems, to include Palantir Envision, for all stages of the software product life cycle.
• Provide analysis capability in Envision to develop project concepts, create data pipelines/objects/ontologies, code with Python, SQL, C code as required, create application dashboards, and provide ongoing user support.
• Execute analytical experiments to help solve problems across various domains and industries.
• Identify relevant data sources and sets to mine for client business needs and collect large structured and unstructured datasets and variables.
• Devise and utilize algorithms and models to mine big-data stores; perform data and error analysis to improve models; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, team members, and users to understand, define, and map data processing and visualization requirements.
• Recommend alternate options and propose solutions for data analysis with reports, and management tools to meet defined end-user needs.
• Recommend changes to underlying data sets and source reports to optimize data processing and visualization efforts for senior level leadership.
• Draft and update guidance, references, and training documents for users.
• Provide recurring user training for the Foundry Palantir Envision suite.
• Provide users support for ACC portfolio of Envision portfolio to include data sources, data pipelines, ontology, objects, preparation, workbook, contour, quiver, workspace, and code repositories, and any additional applications.
• Manage multiple projects with tracking, milestones, deadlines, timelines, and time allocation to ensure prioritization and project completion.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, team members, and users as required to manage programs and projects.
• Manage site owner and admin of knowledge management systems (SharePoint, TMT) with accurate, current information, and optimize processes for efficient use by users.
• Create and provide reoccurring briefings and deliverables to leadership on all responsible programs as requested.

Benefits

• 11 Federal Holidays with Pay
• Vacation (Personal/sick leave)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Participation
• Weight Loss Reimbursement
• Health Care Flex Spending
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Simple IRA (Savings Incentive Match Plan)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Paid Absences
• Professional Memberships
• Overtime Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level