Data Scientist Lead

ECS Tech Inc • Tampa, FL

2h

About The Position

ECS Federal is seeking a Data Scientist Lead to support the USCENTCOM Operations Directorate (J3). The successful candidate will be a senior data science subject matter expert who leads data professionals and enhances the command’s data-driven decision-making capabilities. The role calls for a demonstrated history of designing, developing, and operationalizing advanced analytical solutions in Military, Federal, or Intelligence organizations.

The Data Scientist Lead provides oversight for the Data Management team and drives strategic initiatives in data engineering, data science, and AI/ML. The role translates mission needs into technical solutions, spanning data ingestion and model development through deployment of full-stack AI-driven capabilities that support military operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of relevant work experience, including significant experience leading data science or analytics teams.
• Demonstrated experience capturing, implementing, and managing data science requirements for senior Military, Federal Government, or Intelligence Community stakeholders.
• Expertise applying advanced AI/ML techniques and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
• High proficiency in Python and/or R for data engineering, automation, and model development.
• Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lake or lakehouse architectures.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Palantir Foundry, or Maven Smart System (MSS).
• Experience with data storage and processing tools such as Apache Spark, Databricks, and Hadoop, and databases such as TSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders.
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for data engineering, analytics, and predictive analytics teams, aligning services with strategic operational objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics, statistical models, data governance, and innovative technologies to inform operational decisions.
• Apply advanced machine learning and AI techniques, including unsupervised, supervised, and reinforcement learning, as well as generative AI such as large language models and multimodal AI, to identify patterns and generate mission-critical insights.
• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of fault-tolerant data pipelines to clean, tag, and ingest structured and unstructured data into data lakes and lakehouses.
• Direct the data science lifecycle from exploration and algorithm development through statistical validation and operationalization, ensuring deployed capabilities meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate with the USCENTCOM Chief Data Officer and the Operations Directorate Executive Data Officer, and participate in relevant forums to interpret mission needs and define operational data requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor, guiding use of SQL, Python, R, and analytics platforms to enable data-driven decisions.
• Translate technical information and findings into actionable insights for non-technical operational audiences and senior leadership.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

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