Computer Scientist - Senior

Cherokee Federal•Reston, VA

1d•$175,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to support Defense analytical requirements through scientific research and contribute to integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners, and policymakers. The role applies data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, information science, and related scientific techniques to analyze complex intelligence data and produce findings in graphical, written, visual, and verbal formats. It also supports intelligence search and discovery, predictive analysis, wargaming, and strategy development. The position focuses on knowledge management and collaboration, including designing and developing SharePoint sites, features, libraries, lists, and workflows; improving content management and user experience; and creating processes that efficiently collect, collate, and disseminate information. The Computer Scientist consults with stakeholders to develop knowledge management strategies, advises on data management within technical constraints, and develops plans and procedures that support client priorities. The position is based on-site in Reston, Virginia, and reports to the Program Manager. It requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph, or an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain the required polygraph as part of hiring. Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor-category activities required to meet mission requirements.
Ability to communicate understanding from incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, or technically advanced information.
Ability to collaborate with other Intelligence Community members on information sharing, collection, and resolution of analytic disputes and conflicts.
Ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
Ability to guide teams researching multifaceted or critical problems.
Expert knowledge of SharePoint and at least 5 years of experience using it to improve collaboration and workflows.
Proven ability to design and implement innovative, successful communication strategies for Intelligence Community initiatives and programs.
Extensive technical knowledge of electronic publications and design, including current electronic and web publishing technologies.
Strong multidisciplinary teaming skills and ability to collaborate with designers, end users, and management.
Ability to design and develop SharePoint sites, features, libraries, lists, and workflows that meet organizational goals and follow best practices and standards.
Ability to administer SharePoint, including metadata, central repositories, and user/group permissions.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph, or an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph during hiring.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing or moving about the office for extended periods may be required.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 years of related experience, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years preferred.
Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply mathematics, statistics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and other scientific techniques to correlate complex technical findings into narrative products on intelligence-data trends.
Develop and use machine learning and data-mining algorithms, including MIMOSA prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
Integrate or code algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
Recommend best practices for managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints.
Use data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
Use exploratory analysis and rapid iteration to derive intelligence from large volumes of data.
Prepare products documenting findings and activities.
Develop processes and systems to efficiently and accurately collect, collate, and disseminate information to client leadership.
Provide implementation plans for client knowledge management needs.
Consult with key stakeholders to develop knowledge management strategies and execute client priorities.
Improve processes to increase efficiency and reduce duplicated efforts.
Develop action plans.
Provide subject matter expertise in SharePoint design, development, and user experience.
Develop and implement procedures for creating and managing SharePoint content in coordination with document management systems.
Ensure SharePoint content is compliant, current, and relevant.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.