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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 1 week ago

Senior Data Scientist IV - GEOINT

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$167K/yr - $275K/yr

3+ years exp

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and national security. The Senior Data Scientist will contribute to research and development programs within the AI and Data Analytics Division, specializing in data science and geospatial intelligence to deliver data-driven solutions for national security challenges.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement innovative GEOINT data science solutions, addressing complex technical challenges related to imagery analysis, object detection, data fusion, and geospatial workflows

Serve as a principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on projects or tasks contributing to the integration of multiple capabilities or interdisciplinary approaches

Lead efforts to develop and deploy ML pipelines to process and analyze large quantities of geospatial data in operational environments

Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering technical excellence and professional development within the team

Explore and generate new ideas for proposals and business opportunities by identifying emerging national security needs related to GEOINT analytics

Build and maintain external partnerships to increase the technical reputation of the team and align project outcomes with sponsor priorities

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including software engineers, geospatial analysts, and operational mission specialists, to transition research outputs into usable, field-ready solutions

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and security standards in all project tasks and serve as a role model for adhering to these standards

Qualification

GEOINT workflowsMachine LearningGeospatial analysis toolsData fusionRemote sensing platformsProposal developmentCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR-

MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR-

PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred

Advanced degree in data science, computer science, physics, mathematics or a similar discipline

Expertise in GEOINT workflows, including experience with remote sensing platforms, multi-modal data fusion, and advanced geospatial analytics

Experience in applying ML techniques to analyze hyperspectral data fusion for geospatial intelligence applications

Strong proficiency in geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and development frameworks such as Python, R, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

Experience with deploying operational solutions, ensuring their scalability and applicability in secure or mission-critical environments

Proven success in proposal development and securing external funding to support technical work or research programs

Experience working with or supporting national security mission sponsors such as Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or similar organizations

Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills, including experience presenting technical topics to varied audiences and stakeholders