Data Science SME

JCTM, LLC•Quantico, VA

9h•$119,000 - $133,000

About The Position

The effective use of data is central to preparing Marine Corps forces for the future operating environment. This role involves applying data science expertise to help the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab identify opportunities to improve situational awareness, decision-making, and operational effectiveness across the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. At JCTM, we value knowledge, experience, integrity, and commitment, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. As a Data Science Subject Matter Expert, you will provide technical expertise and leadership in the application of data science methodologies, tools, and techniques to advance Marine Corps warfighting concepts and capabilities. This position requires a deep understanding of data science principles, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for operational and senior leader audiences. You will support the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab in identifying, evaluating, and applying emerging data-driven technologies to improve MAGTF effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience applying data science methodologies, tools, and techniques to solve real-world problems.
Demonstrated expertise in data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
Experience working with large datasets, distributed computing platforms, and modern analytics environments.
Strong understanding of data governance, data security, privacy principles, and responsible data management.
Experience developing data pipelines, analytical workflows, and repeatable processes to support decision-making.
Ability to translate complex data and technical findings into actionable insights for operational, technical, and senior leader audiences.
Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a mission-focused environment.
Knowledge of the Marine Corps MAGTF organization, operations, and warfighting concepts.
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 25% in support of mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Master's or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related technical field.
Experience with cloud-based data science platforms and cloud-native analytics tools.
Experience with artificial intelligence machine learning model development and deployment.
Experience with natural language processing.
Prior military experience, particularly within the Marine Corps.
Familiarity with Marine Corps data systems, processes, experimentation environments, and operational planning activities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical expert on data science methodologies, tools, and techniques for MCWL projects, initiatives, experiments, and exercises.
Identify and evaluate emerging data science technologies and assess their potential application to Marine Corps warfighting challenges.
Develop and implement data-driven solutions to improve MAGTF operational effectiveness, including predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications.
Design, execute, and optimize data collection, processing, and analysis pipelines while ensuring data quality, integrity, governance, and security.
Develop and apply advanced analytical methods to extract meaningful insights from large, structured, and unstructured datasets.
Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, cloud engineers, operational planners, and other technical experts to build, deploy, and evaluate data-driven solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military leaders.
Conduct research and analysis on relevant data science topics, maintaining awareness of the latest developments, trends, tools, and techniques.
Support the development of data science training programs and knowledge-sharing activities for Marine Corps personnel.
Participate in war games, experiments, exercises, and other operational assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of data-driven capabilities.
Provide expert advice and guidance on data governance, data security, data privacy, and responsible use of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Maintain awareness of and compliance with all applicable data security regulations, policies, and classification requirements.
Integrate data science capabilities with cloud-based infrastructure, platforms, and modern analytics environments.
Travel to various locations as required to support MCWL projects, initiatives, experiments, and operational activities.