Data Scientist II

BAE Systems • York Township, PA

1d • $72,150 - $122,655 • Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team supporting the Integrated Operations function of the Combat Mission Systems organization, serving multiple procurement, manufacturing and engineering sites across the U.S. The successful candidate will serve as a Sr. Data Scientist supporting ground vehicle, amphibious vehicle, and weapon system programs in the areas of Integrated Operations in order to provide accurate and timely data-driven insights to management teams, program quality management, site management, and senior leadership teams.
This position develops, transforms, and models data to improve decision making and insights into the organization. The analytical duties that the Sr. Data Scientist will perform include, but are not limited to:
Creation of visual dashboards of key metrics and indicators
Creation of ad-hoc and periodic reports
Provide statistical analysis and input to management and leadership teams upon request
Lead and support cross-functional teams to provide Data Assurance data to other functions within the organization
The Sr. Data Scientist will also be responsible for data extraction and manipulation of data sets; creates workflows and models for end-users using system tools; conducts statistical analysis on data to ensure correct descriptive, prescriptive and predictive forecasting; manages the analytics request process by capturing requirements; participation in Data Citizen Group meetings; and representing our company in joint meetings with the government customer, as required.
The candidate is expected to have strong analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking and teamwork skills, and needs excellent written and oral communication skills in order to collaborate and support quality management and government agencies. Knowledge, good understanding and experience with Data Analytics methods and statistical tools is required. Particularly, demonstrated proficiency with SQL, Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Power Query, Python, R, or similar abstract language. Demonstrated proficiency with technical writing. Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with company sensitive, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients.
This position is considered 100% remote (work from home), with periodic visits to sites as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field, with a focus on Python development and maintenance
• Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing data-driven solutions, including dashboard development and maintenance
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment with multiple stakeholders and demands
• Programming languages: Python (primary), with experience in data visualization and dashboard development tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Database management: experience with relational and/or graph databases, including design, querying, and integration
• Business intelligence, analytics, or reporting: experience with tools such as SQL, Excel, or BI platforms
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong and confident communication/presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Willingness to be open and transparent about changes, challenges, and opportunities
• Excellent customer communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple customer requests and priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a high degree of adaptability and flexibility
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and outside the box

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Experience with advanced machine learning techniques such as deep learning, natural language processing, or computer vision
• Familiarity with popular data science libraries and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Experience with cloud Microsoft services such as PowerAutomate, PowerBI Service, etc.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics
• Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, and statistical modeling
• Experience working in a Center of Excellence (CoE) or similar environment, with a focus on supply chain, procurement, materials, or manufacturing operations, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Creation of visual dashboards of key metrics and indicators
• Creation of ad-hoc and periodic reports
• Provide statistical analysis and input to management and leadership teams upon request
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to provide Data Assurance data to other functions within the organization
• Data extraction and manipulation of data sets
• Creates workflows and models for end-users using system tools
• Conducts statistical analysis on data to ensure correct descriptive, prescriptive and predictive forecasting
• Manages the analytics request process by capturing requirements
• Participation in Data Citizen Group meetings
• Representing our company in joint meetings with the government customer, as required
• develop and maintain data-driven solutions using Python, including dashboard development and maintenance
• provide continued support for multivariate demands from customers, including ad-hoc requests and prioritization of tasks
• collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop solutions that meet those needs
• provide statistical analysis and insights to management and leadership teams upon request

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level