Data Scientist--JIATF

Job Title: Data Scientist--JIATF

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges with data? Join a mission-driven team supporting Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 , where your expertise in data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics will directly contribute to critical national security and operational missions.

As a Data Scientist , you will transform complex, multi-source data into actionable intelligence and decision-support products that inform mission planning, operational assessments, and strategic decision-making. Working alongside intelligence professionals, operational leaders, and technical experts, you'll leverage cutting-edge technologies, cloud platforms, and advanced analytical methods to uncover insights that matter.

This role offers the opportunity to tackle real-world problems at scale, influence mission outcomes, and help shape the future of data-driven decision making within a high-impact government environment.

What you get to do:

As a key member of the analytics team, you will:

• Develop and deploy advanced statistical, predictive, and machine learning models to support operational and intelligence missions.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and emerging risks.
• Design and automate data pipelines, workflows, and analytical processes that improve efficiency and decision quality.
• Integrate and synthesize data from diverse sources to create comprehensive analytical products and actionable insights.
• Build interactive dashboards, visualizations, and executive-level reports that communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply data mining, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics techniques to solve challenging mission problems.
• Support enterprise data modernization efforts, including data architecture, governance, and management initiatives.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to understand mission needs and translate operational challenges into innovative analytical solutions.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance mission effectiveness.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate analytical approaches, findings, and recommendations.
• Support cloud-based analytical environments, including Microsoft Azure Government and other approved platforms.
• Champion data quality, integrity, and best practices across mission systems and analytical processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance .
• Ability to obtain and maintain access required for supported mission systems.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to work onsite at the designated work location (this is not a remote position).
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including: 4+ years supporting systems administration or data-focused technical environments.2+ years supporting cloud-based systems or cloud administration environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience developing data-driven solutions using statistical and analytical methodologies.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Law Enforcement, or other interagency organizations.
• Experience working within cloud analytics environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning solutions.
• Experience with geospatial, network, graph, intelligence, or operational analytics.
• Knowledge of data architecture, metadata management, data governance, and data management best practices.
• Relevant technical certifications such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Databricks, or equivalent cloud/data analytics credentials.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, Spark, Databricks, or other modern data science and analytics tools.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$79,400 - $162,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.