Associate Data Scientist

The MITRE Corporation•Huntsville, AL

8h•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. It leads federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies and collaborates with industry and academia to deliver solutions that advance national health, security, and prosperity. The System Engineering Analytics Department is seeking a motivated, creative Data Scientist to apply cutting-edge tools and techniques to challenging U.S. government problems. The position combines Systems Engineering with Data Analytics to build end-to-end data analytic pipelines. The successful candidate will learn from experienced data professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and contribute to work with strategic and long-term impact.

Requirements

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
Demonstrated ability to manipulate large datasets.
Experience with analytical tools such as Python, SAS, MATLAB, JavaScript, R, or Java.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, QuickSight, or Power BI.
Ability to formulate complex algorithms and processes to solve complex data problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Demonstrated proficiency in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communication skills.
Must have an active Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.
Must work on-site at least 3 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Current or active U.S. government clearance.
Academic or project experience with databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB.
Software development experience in a shared environment using tools such as Git.
Full-stack development experience, such as HTML, JavaScript, Node.js, SQL, or Python.

Responsibilities

Apply data analytics to real-world problems.
Develop research questions and test hypotheses in response to open-ended tasks.
Work with government sponsors to understand their challenges, evaluate possible solutions, and conduct insightful, actionable analyses.
Support the development and application of analytical models for sponsor challenges, adapting and learning as needed.
Present results in an intuitive, actionable manner for sponsor audiences regardless of technical expertise.