Geospatial Data Scientist

Job Description The GEOINT Data Scientist will support the maintenance and implementation of the data architecture for all Program data. This position requires experience with databases, cloud architectures, and compliance with data standards. This position is responsible for maintaining data backend workflows that allow for the movement of data across security domains and across systems. This position will require adaptability and creative solutioning for peer and government stakeholders.

Day-to-day tasks may include but not be limited to:

• Assist the team in the creation of the necessary data pipelines to store and process data related to emergent sensors and platforms. This includes the creation of any database tables and schemas, establishing relevant data health alert, and the setup of data pipelines to support extract, transform, and Load (ETL)of all data related to the emergent sensors.
• Develop and document workflows to enable API-based movement of data related to the sensors between data platforms as directed by the Government.
• Ensure all sensor data adheres to the Governments directed data schemas formats, and governance requirement.
• Assess potential differences in metadata, data format, and data structure characteristics in regards to changes to databases, schemas, APIs, and other ETL related processes for the ingestion and movement of data when integrating into the existing data operations pipeline.
• Determine how to pre-process and standardize the data to match existing data standards or to be transformed into a useable state for labeling and model testing purposes. This may involve converting between file format types or tiling full-size images into specific sizes or geospatial bounds (chipping), orthorectification, or other types of data standardization, transformation, or manipulation.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Over 5 years of expert level SQL or NoSQL database development, administration and scripting experience, specifically within cloud architecture.
• Deep experience working APIs to query systems and migrate data successfully.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to lay and expert technical audiences is imperative.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
• Experience developing and sustaining operational data pipelines supporting multiple data formats and interfaces.
• Comfortability implementing processes, standards, and tools within an organization based on the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise. (We may be flexible based upon how much relevant time / experience the qualified individual possesses working in an Agile environment.
• Experience developing dynamic visualizations to monitor or track operational work, pipelines, etc.
• Current TS/SCI Security clearance with ability to obtain a CI Poly if necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strongly desire experience working with NGA IT enterprise (or NGA CORE, NGA MLOps, etc.)
• Experience implementing processes, standards, and tools within an organization based on the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise
• Experience developing dynamic visualizations to monitor availability, currency, and volumetrics of operational data pipelines

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.