Data Scientist

Description

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Responsibilities 

Conducts data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions. Proactively retrieves information from various sources, analyzes it for a better understanding of the data set, and builds AI tools that automate certain processes. Duties typically include:

• Developing and implementing data models for priority framework integration, creating automated processes for data transformation and visualization, and establishing connections between disparate data sources.
• Creating various ML-based tools or processes, such as recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems.
• Performs statistical analysis, applies data mining techniques, and builds high-quality prediction systems. Should be skilled in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and      Tableau; major data science languages, such as R and Python; managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL;      statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms.
• Knowledge of GEOINT data structures and DoD collection management processes is preferred. 

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• At least 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.