Position: Data Scientist I
Location:Hurlburt Field, FL Work Environment: Onsite   Clearance: Secret

 

Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist I to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families. The Data Scientist I will support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

The successful candidate will reside in the local area or relocate within 15 days of the start date.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Consult with POTFF program staff to collect, enter, clean, and conduct basic data manipulation and analyses, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions to include the utilization of the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS) (Smartabase).
  • Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies and collect and report data in the HPDMS.
  • Build and disseminate databases and spreadsheets designed to record and/or display POTFF-related data, including troubleshooting and resolution of and within the HPDMS.
  • Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data.
  • Assist the POTFF staff with survey design. Create, analyze, and report survey data.
  • Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.
  • Liaise and collaborate with other POTFF staff to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission.
  • Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.

Required Qualifications:

  • Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to communicate with all personnel effectively they will interact with.
  • Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and shall be highly detail-oriented.
  • Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity to relate constructively to various contacts from diverse backgrounds.
  • Be a self-starter and take initiative.
  • Be Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Prior experience using statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, Python, and R.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification or documented experience with Human Performance.
  • Experience working with Special Operations, athletics/sports, or other military settings.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline is required.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Location

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Job Overview
Job Posted:
5 months ago
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Job Type
Full Time

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