What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist (Job#726) position at Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC?
Position Summary
Defense Acquisition Support Services (DAS) is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to support complex analytics initiatives for government clients. This role will develop business intelligence solutions, build impactful dashboards and reports, manage client relationships, and deliver data-driven insights that support mission success across a growing analytics portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret Security Clearance (Required)
- 24 years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related field
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Power BI, including:
- Data modeling (star schema, relationships, cardinality)
- Dashboard and report development
- DAX measures and calculations
- Power Query and Dataflows
- Experience with Power Automate
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and Excel
Desired Skills
- Strong presentation skills with experience briefing executive leadership
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, solve technical challenges, and learn new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Palantir Foundry (Ontology and application development)
- Experience with Microsoft Power Apps
- Experience supporting multiple business functions or cross-functional teams
About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained People Focused and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our People Focused approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.
The DAS Culture: We are People Focused. Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.
DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:
- Free Health Care from Aetna
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Employer Paid Group Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional Development Training