Senior Data Science Consultant

INTECON•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

INTECON is seeking a Senior Data Science Consultant to support the U.S. Air Force A33B Mission Assurance Construct Support (MACS) program. This role involves leading advanced analytics initiatives, developing AI/ML-enabled decision support capabilities, and providing expert consultation on data science applications for Mission Assurance within a Pentagon SCIF environment. The consultant will play a critical role in supporting high-level defense leadership and national security operations.

Requirements

Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) from an accredited institution in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
Over 10 years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or related technical roles
Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification (REQUIRED)
Demonstrated experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in operational environments
Proficiency with Python, R, or similar data science programming languages
Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar)
Strong statistical analysis and modeling skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior leadership
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with caveats
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD or Air Force analytical programs or decision support systems
Familiarity with Mission Assurance, risk management, or critical infrastructure analysis domains
Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and text analytics
Knowledge of DoD data standards and interoperability requirements
Prior experience briefing O-6/GS-15 level and above
Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms and distributed computing
Certifications in data science or machine learning (e.g., AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Google Professional ML Engineer)

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced analytics and data science solutions within the Palantir Foundry platform
Develop and deploy AI/ML models and algorithms to support Mission Assurance risk analysis, trend identification, and predictive analytics
Evaluate and recommend automation and AI/ML techniques for course of action (COA) analysis and risk assessment
Build and maintain analytical applications, dashboards, and decision support tools for senior Air Force leadership
Provide expert consultation to Government stakeholders on data science best practices, methodologies, and emerging capabilities
Develop data pipelines and analytical workflows supporting mission analysis, risk management, and assessment processes
Conduct advanced statistical analysis and modeling to identify patterns, anomalies, and insights from Mission Assurance data
Collaborate with mission analysts, data managers, and solutions architects to integrate data science capabilities into operational workflows
Document analytical methodologies, model performance metrics, and validation approaches
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior data analysts and technical staff
Support continuous improvement of analytical capabilities and identification of new data science opportunities
Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership in clear, actionable formats