Junior Data Scientist

Norfolk, VA, USA | Full Time

Junior Data Scientist

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the activities of the Political Military – Assisted Decision-Making Team.

Knowledge of Data models. Evaluates the outcomes, veracity, and performance of data models.

Engages with the target user to prototype and refine human computer interfaces to optimize visualization of the relationships between different data entities.

Specifies and applies appropriate techniques to clean and properly format data for use

Reviews the benefits and value of techniques and tools and recommends improvements for cleansing and reformatting data.

Define/ refine PM-ADM operational, capability, and regulatory requirements

Development of concepts of operation, working with subject matter experts.

Construct data strategies in line with the owning organisations approach to collecting, storing, and analysing data;

Remain up-to-date with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation;

Directly supports the Programme Director and travels to meetings and conferences within and outside NATOs boundaries for up to 30 days per year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

A University/ Bachelors degree in Data/Computer Science. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidates particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest within SACT, that is, at least 2 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;

Minimum of 2 years work experience, in the field of Data Science, Data Analyst or similar role.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of at least 2 years in of requirements management tools (identify which tools).

Demonstrate 2 years knowledge of Capability Development and Management processes.

Experience involving the support to data focused operations, such experience should encompass at least 1 skill(s) listed

Machine Learning (ML)/ AI knowledge;

Large Language Models;

Working knowledge of Computer System of Systems Architectures;

Experience with data science tools to support data analytics and data visualisation;

Experience in Project Management and Agile methodologies;

Programme Management experience within a complex and dynamic programme environment.

Successful engagement with project users and stakeholders at NCIA

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type   based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding   , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding),   gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed,   disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.