Data Scientist--JIATF

CACI International•Alexandria, VA

6d•$79,400 - $162,700•Onsite

About The Position

Join a mission-focused team supporting Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 by applying advanced data science, statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering methodologies to complex national security challenges. The Data Scientist develops analytical models, identifies patterns across disparate datasets, and transforms structured and unstructured information into decision-support products. Working with operational, intelligence, and technical stakeholders, the role uses analytical tools and cloud technologies to support mission planning, operational assessments, and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate independently researches, designs, and implements analytical solutions requiring creativity, professional judgment, and advanced quantitative skills. The position is onsite and requires an active Secret security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain access required for supported mission systems. Travel may be required up to 25% within the continental United States.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain access required for supported mission systems.
U.S. citizenship.
Must work onsite; this is not a remote position.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, Intelligence Community, or interagency organizations.
Experience with cloud-based analytics environments.
Experience applying machine learning techniques to operational datasets.
Experience with geospatial, network, graph, or intelligence-related analytics.
Familiarity with data architecture, metadata management, and data governance concepts.
Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, or equivalent analytics certifications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain advanced analytical and statistical models supporting operational and intelligence mission requirements.
Perform exploratory data analysis and data discovery across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
Develop predictive, descriptive, and prescriptive analytical solutions using modern data science methodologies.
Engineer and automate data processing workflows for data integration, transformation, validation, and analysis.
Develop algorithms and data models to identify trends, anomalies, relationships, and operational indicators.
Integrate data from multiple authoritative sources to create comprehensive analytical products.
Design and develop interactive dashboards, visualizations, and executive-level reporting products.
Conduct quantitative analysis using statistical methods, machine learning, and data mining.
Support development of enterprise data architectures and data governance initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies, analytical techniques, and data science capabilities to improve organizational effectiveness.
Collaborate with Government stakeholders to define analytical requirements and translate mission objectives into technical solutions.
Document analytical methodologies, assumptions, findings, and recommendations in technical reports and executive briefings.
Present analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Support cloud-based analytical environments, including Microsoft Azure Government and other approved platforms, when required.
Apply data science best practices to improve data quality, integrity, and usability across mission systems.