Data Scientist

• Design and conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to support analytic objectives
• Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Grafana, translating complex findings into actionable insights for senior decision-makers
• Build and optimize Python-based data pipelines leveraging libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn, and Plotly.
• Work with diverse data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Excel, etc.) and integrate across relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Accumulo) databases
• Apply advanced data mining, statistical modeling, graph algorithms, and machine learning to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering best practices in statistical rigor, code quality, and reproducibility

• Python expertise (primary language) with demonstrated use of data science and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch or TensorFlow)
• Strong skills in data visualization and BI tools: Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or equivalent
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases
• Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and applied machine learning techniques
• Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and distributed systems in a production environment
• Familiarity with cloud-native and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) and associated observability stacks
• Hands-on experience with configuration management and version control tools (e.g., Git, GitLab/GitHub, Atlassian suite)
• Active Top Secret DoD Clearance
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills—able to brief senior leadership and mission partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and mentor peers
• Customer-focused, adaptable, and effective in interfacing with both corporate and government stakeholders
• Exceptional technical writing skills for producing plans, reports, and documentation

• Direct experience with DoD or Intelligence Community data, including but not limited to SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, or Multi-INT fusion
• Understanding of mission needs in defense, national security, or intelligence analysis
• Active TS/SCI DoD clearance highly preferred

Your working location will be in Oahu, HI. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. 

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