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NexThreat · 3 months ago

Data Scientist, Junior - NDD

Patuxent River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

3+ years exp

NexThreat is currently recruiting for a Data Scientist, Junior to support the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The Data Scientist will develop analytics methodologies to extract actionable insights from large data sets, applying machine learning and statistical modeling to enhance naval aviation operations.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify, design, and implement analytics methods and tools to extract knowledge from large data sets and support decision-making for fleet readiness and sustainment

Prepare and preprocess data (data cleansing, normalization, integration from diverse sources) to enable robust modeling and analytics

Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, maintenance optimization) using appropriate ML/statistical techniques

Automate data processing and analytics workflows through scripting and orchestration to improve efficiency and reproducibility

Ensure data security and compliance with Navy/CMMC-like standards, including data handling, access controls, and auditing requirements

Support transition and operationalization of analytics solutions, including training, handover packages, and knowledge transfer to operators and maintainers

Maintain currency with technological advances in data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and Navy/government data practices

Qualification

Machine LearningStatistical ModelingData CleansingPredictive AnalyticsDoD/Navy StandardsData SecurityScriptingCCNA SecurityCySA+GICSPGSECSecurity+ CESSCPOS/CE CertificationCollaboration