Data Scientist (McLean, VA)

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive data. We are committed to excellence and innovation, and we take pride in supporting initiatives that enhance national security.

We are seeking Data Scientists to turn structured and unstructured data into useful insights for a government customer. Candidates will combine programming, statistical analysis, and visualization to help customers identify challenges, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions about production, resources, and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structured and unstructured data to identify patterns, trends, and operational insights.
• Develop data graphics, dashboards, and visualizations using Tableau and analytical tools.
• Use statistical methods, machine learning, and time-series analysis to support intelligence analysis and customer decisions.
• Produce reproducible analyses and communicate findings clearly to customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analytics, with proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and SQL querying.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Python or R programming with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with time-series data analysis and producing data visualizations.

• Experience with Tableau Prep.
• Using Splunk, including automated processes in the customer’s environment.
• Using the customer’s enterprise services, security controls, and data management practices.

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).  

Team Member Benefits 

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work/Life Balance

OTA focuses on hiring top talent to join our team and work on some of the most important technology and security projects to safeguard national security.

This is a full time position