Junior Data Scientist

Position Summary

This is an ONSITE position located in Norfolk, VA. TS/SCI Clearance Required.

National Capitol Contracting is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Shipboard Maintenance Performance Group (SMPG) and help bring cutting edge data analytics to the Navy Fleet Shipyards. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the stand-up (both technical and functional) of the Data Analytics Lab located at NAVSEA Naval Shipyards, recommend software/hardware analytics and data management toolsets, and recommend functional responsibilities for the other SMDAL staff members.
• Assist in the development of data procedures and policies, govern data assets, and improve the quality and access to data across the organization.
• Analyze and streamline the processes and technology for using data to manage ship maintenance operations, and draw valuable insights from data through data science and business intelligence.
• Assist in the implementation of industry best practices, selection of enabling tools and technologies, driving innovation, and contributing to new service offerings for our ship maintenance stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures to ensure corporate data systems information protection, data governance, data quality, and data life cycle management.

Government Security Clearance Requirement

• TS/SCI and willingness to undergo a CI and/or FS polygraph is required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Science, or related field.
• Ability to concisely and convincingly communicate (both verbally and written) with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience using data for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Knowledge of big data technology infrastructure and environments.
• Proficient in a broad range of data tools and technologies (e.g., Oracle, SQL, SAP IQ, etc.), visualization/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, MicroStrategy, SAP Business Objects, etc.), as well as machine languages (e.g., Python, R/RStudio, Java, C#, SQL, etc.)
• Experience in developing machine learning models.
• Results-driven, creative, and analytical.
• Ability to work within cross-functional groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Data Warehouse and ETL processes.

Special Position Requirements

Environment/Physical Demands: Office Setting, sitting for long periods of time, and utilizing computer/screens for long periods of time.

NCC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us and reference the position in your email.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. E-Verify Employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.