Conventional Munitions Data Scientist

CACI International•Wharton, NJ

About The Position

Are you a technical professional passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? CACI is seeking a Conventional Munitions Data Scientist to join our team supporting the Conventional Munitions Division at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. You'll join a dynamic team at the intersection of data engineering, software development, and analytics, working directly with senior military and civilian leadership to deliver data-centric systems that support essential defense priorities. You'll architect data solutions, communicate information to diverse stakeholders in an agile environment. If you're looking for an exceptional opportunity to leverage your technical expertise while supporting vital defense initiatives, this position is for you.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
Experience with s mall agile software and/or data engineering teams.
Successful implementation using an iterative software development process such as Agile Scrum.
Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with senior civilian and military leadership.
Experience designing software architectures and detailed designs for data-centric systems.
Experience with Docker containers and containerized application development.
Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python development frameworks and one or more of these languages or similar languages.
Strong understanding of database design concepts, particularly relational database design and normalization.
Experience designing and implementing software services such as RESTful APIs.
Proficiency with SQL or similar query languages for data manipulation and analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable understanding of application development and risk management processes on Department of Defense (DoD) networks and with available DoD technology stacks.
Familiarity with Navy organizational structures, ship configurations, and ordnance systems.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform.
Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
Understanding of fundamental cloud services and design patterns in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Implement and run an iterative software development process such as Agile Scrum.
Design software architectures and detailed designs for data-centric systems including data ingest pipelines, storage solutions, and visualizations.
Communicate clearly and frequently with senior civilian and military leadership.
Provide technical support to database design concepts, particularly relational database design and optimization.
Work with team in developing RESTful services and other software service architectures.
Participate with containerized application development using Docker and modern deployment practices.
Identify, track, and mitigate technical and project risks throughout development lifecycles.
Apply appropriate security standards and best practices for application development on government networks.
Plan and track project execution against milestones, and ensure deliverables meet stakeholder requirements.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the team.