Data Scientist (TS/SCI req'd)

Job Description

Job Description

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking Data Scientists to support USSOCOM's mission to transform the SOF Enterprise into a decisive data-centric organization by applying scientific methods, algorithms, processes, and systems to extract actionable insights and knowledge from both structured and unstructured data, enabling the full spectrum of analysis, including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. 

The Data Scientist designs, implements, and maintains data pipelines, and interprets and analyzes complex data sets while planning, executing, and managing machine learning (ML) projects with cloud-native platforms and advanced ML solutions. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Collects, cleans, and prepares data, and applies AI/ML algorithms and visualization capabilities to enable problem-solving across the SOF Enterprise.
• Coordinates research and analytic activities utilizing various data points, both unstructured and structured, and employs programming to clean, massage, and organize the data. Experiments against data points, provides information based on experiment results, and provides previously undiscovered solutions to command data challenges.
• Applies scientific methods, algorithms, processes, and visualization capabilities to extract actionable insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data and uses and seamlessly integrates data into existing analytic tools.
• Develops methods to consume and integrate data from various operational platforms to enable near real-time analysis of operational situations and support command decision-making.
• Develops predictive and prescriptive modeling, natural language processing (NLP), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), text mining and processing, clustering, forecasting methods, and other advanced statistical techniques. The incumbent develops AI/ML algorithms and models, including those designed for NLP, Computer Vision, Large Language Models (LLMs), and decision-making, that learn from data to identify patterns and improve performance over time.
• Conducts AI/ML modeling and simulation efforts to create models that analyze data, recognize patterns, and make predictions, and uses those models to simulate real-world scenarios to test various outcomes without real-world risks.
• Designs and automates processes to facilitate the manipulation and analysis of data, manages and integrates data across dissimilar data sets, and analyzes large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Uses frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop to conduct large-scale data processing, and performs data engineering, data processing, and modeling techniques using cloud-based data management, data science, and ML platforms such as Databricks, IBM Cloud Pak, Cloudera, and Snowflake.
• Designs and tests analytics and AI-enabled solutions side-by-side with stakeholders, including business users and warfighters, and demonstrates capabilities via robust campaigns of learning.
• Performs statistical modeling and creates data visualizations using products like Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, and R Shiny, and communicates complex concepts and hypotheses to a non-technical audience through digital storytelling.
• Adheres to Integrated Governance Standards by supporting the Department of War's integrated data, analytics, and AI governance approach, and ensures data compliance and trust by aligning all data and analytics products with SOCOM security and data strategies.
• Develops and delivers unique analytic custom solutions where existing commercial or Government tools are insufficient, including executable code scripts, enterprise dashboards, visualizations, web applications, or full-stack applications, incorporating innovative technologies such as AI, ML, RPA, NLP, and Topic Modeling.

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.

Travel: 

• 0-10% / Minimal travel:

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies. 

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment. 

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. 

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team. 

WWC Global is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

WWC Global ‘s Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team. 

Requirements

Basic Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.

• A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, or a closely related analytical discipline.

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines, and interpreting and analyzing complex structured and unstructured data sets.

• Demonstrated proficiency in distributed SQL programming, relational and nonrelational data queries, and general programming languages such as Python and R. Demonstrated experience with machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools

• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.

• Professional proficiency in English is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: -id/about-real-id and at - screening/identification.  

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

• Graduate-level coursework in machine learning, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or statistical modeling.

• Five (5) or more years of experience in data science or applied analytics.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs, particularly within the SOF Enterprise or USSOCOM.

• Experience working with cloud-based data management and ML platforms such as Databricks, IBM Cloud Pak, Cloudera, or Snowflake.

• Experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Kafka, or Hadoop, and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker.

• Experience developing and deploying LLM and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions.

• Experience conducting AI/ML modeling and simulation efforts in support of operational or warfighting use cases.

• Experience working in classified environments such as SIPRNet or JWICS.

Benefits  

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Eligibility requirements apply