LADS (Logistics Analysis Data System) Data Scientist

Akima, LLC•North Charleston, SC

4d•Remote

About The Position

Five Rivers Analytics is seeking a skilled and mission‑driven Data Engineer to support the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Logistics Data Systems Program under NIWC Atlantic. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and analytics solutions that enhance logistics readiness, operational visibility, and data‑driven decision‑making across the Marine Corps enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Hands‑on experience with SQL, relational databases, and data modeling.
Proficiency with modern ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline technologies (such as Python, Airflow, Spark, or similar).
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or DoD‑specific cloud platforms).
Ability to work within Agile teams and collaborate with cross‑functional technical and government stakeholders.
Strong understanding of data quality, integrity, and governance principles.
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, USMC, or logistics/sustainment data systems.
Familiarity with NIWC Atlantic processes, environments, and program expectations.
Exposure to GCSS‑MC, logistics readiness systems, or maintenance/supply‑chain data environments.
Experience with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps concepts.
Knowledge of RMF, cybersecurity best practices, and secure data engineering approaches.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and curate logistics, maintenance, and supply‑chain data from multiple USMC systems.
Implement robust ETL/ELT workflows to support analytics, reporting, and data warehousing initiatives.
Collaborate with data analysts, software engineers, and system integrators to ensure high‑quality data delivery for operational and strategic use cases.
Optimize database performance, manage data models, and ensure data accessibility and consistency across environments.
Work with NIWC Atlantic and USMC stakeholders to translate logistics data requirements into technical solutions.
Integrate data from authoritative USMC logistics systems such as GCSS‑MC, TLS, and other readiness and sustainment datasets.
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and data governance standards when designing and deploying solutions.
Support the development of dashboards, APIs, and analytics tools that improve supply‑chain visibility and asset readiness.
Troubleshoot data issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain data integrity.