Date Scientist II

Battelle•San Antonio, TX

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Data Scientist II, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting edge research across multiple disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract. This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges. This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX.

Requirements

Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 0-2 years of experience in Physics, Physics engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Engineering with a minor, certificate, or emphasis in computer science, data science, bioinformatics and relevant work experience requiring computer programming.
Demonstrated proficiencies in computer programming and statical analysis (e.g., Python, R, SPSS).
At least one year of experience with task leadership and proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget.
Ability to learn and understand new programing languages and mathematical concepts.
Good oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment
Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

3 to 8 years of experience in modeling & simulation, statistical analysis, quantitative risk assessment, data science, or related field.
Knowledge of advanced statistics and/or probability.
Experience in modeling & simulation on a government program.

Responsibilities

Design and implement data acquisition systems for test environments, enabling real-time collection, processing, and analysis of technical and operational data from bioanalytics, microbiology, materials and chemistry, human factors, systems engineering, and data science activities.
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines that support the ingestion, transformation, and storage of test data from diverse instrumentation sources, ensuring high data integrity and traceability throughout the test lifecycle.
Collaborate with systems engineers and test specialists to define data requirements, integrate instrumentation outputs, and optimize data flows for real-time monitoring and post-test analysis.
Implement real-time data processing solutions to support rapid assessment of system performance, technical maturity, and operational readiness during test events.
Support the creation of technical analysis reports and comparative matrices by integrating real-time and post-test data from instrumentation, modeling, and simulation outputs.
Prepare and deliver comprehensive data packages, analysis summaries, and supporting documentation for technical reviews, risk assessments, and operational recommendations
Assist in preparing technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and presentations, peer reviewed publications, and client meetings
Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members