ECS · 12 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expECS is searching for an exceptional Senior Data Scientist to join our mission-critical team supporting our government customer. This role involves transforming raw data into actionable insights to impact national security operations and warfighter support.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect Solutions, Not Just Code Design and implement end-to-end data science architectures that process multi-INT data streams at scale. You'll build automated pipelines that transform terabytes of structured and unstructured data into mission-critical intelligence products
Lead Through Expertise Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for advanced analytics, mentoring team members while maintaining hands-on technical contributions. Your insights will shape program direction and capability roadmaps
Innovate Continuously Research, prototype, and deploy cutting-edge analytical methodologies. Apply machine learning, network analytics, and advanced statistical techniques to solve intelligence problems that have never been solved before
Deliver Clarity from Complexity Create sophisticated data visualizations and analytics dashboards that enable analysts to explore massive datasets intuitively, revealing patterns and relationships that drive intelligence assessments
Drive Mission Success Partner directly with customer stakeholders, understanding their intelligence questions and translating them into technical requirements. Your solutions will directly support critical intelligence operations
Qualification
Required
US Citizen
Active TS/SCI security clearance required to apply; must be able to pass a CounterIntelligence (CI) polygraph following customer indoctrination
High School Diploma and 10+ years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelors / Masters degree in a related field of study or a combination of military (10+ years), experience, training or certifications
Proven track record supporting Intelligence Community missions in operational environments
Senior-level proficiency in Python for data science, automation, and analytics pipeline development
Experience architecting solutions for large-scale structured and unstructured datasets
Hands-on experience with COTS platforms (Tableau, MATLAB, MapLarge) and GOTS capabilities for advanced statistical analysis
Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, and querying complex databases
Deep understanding of intelligence analysis workflows and how data science enables mission success
Experience conducting multi-INT research and analysis to support operational requirements
Ability to identify capability gaps and architect innovative technical solutions
Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor data scientists
Exceptional communication skills—translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Independent operator comfortable working in ambiguous, fast paced environments
Preferred
AI/ML development experience with production model deployment
Geospatial programming expertise: Python with GeoPandas/ArcPy, ArcObjects, GIScience techniques
Full-stack development capabilities: JavaScript/HTML5, .NET, C++, Java
Database technologies: Oracle, SQL, PostgreSQL, geodatabases (ArcSDE)
GIS platform expertise: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise
Background building GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT databases for operational analysis
Company
ECS
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-31Acquired
2015-04-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Keith McCloskey
VP / Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Garner
Chief Financial Officer
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