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Serco · 1 month ago

Data Scientist (Risk Chain Management) - Washington, DC

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Serco is a leading provider of services to the US Navy, seeking a motivated Data Scientist to support the Maritime Industrial Base Data Team. The role focuses on developing data-driven insights and analytic solutions to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in complex supply chains.

AutomotiveConsultingEnterprise SoftwareGovernmentInformation TechnologyOutsourcingTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data science solutions to analyze large and complex datasets related to supply chain networks

Apply statistical methods, machine learning, and predictive modeling to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential risks

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python leveraging data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)

Query, manipulate, and analyze structured and unstructured data from databases (SQL, NoSQL, Hive, etc.)

Support data ingestion, processing, and visualization workflows to deliver actionable insights to government stakeholders

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of analysts, data engineers, front-end developers, and subject matter experts to deliver mission-critical solutions

Present findings through reports, dashboards, and briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Report progress and metrics to the Data Director and other senior stakeholders

Provide program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level MIB executives as required

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical insights clearly

Work with the MIB team, which is spread across the United States focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments

Assist in drafting information papers in response to Congressional inquiries

Provide input to Report to Congress regarding MIB spend goals and associated return on investment

Travel as required to carry out the duties above

Qualification

Data SciencePythonMachine LearningStatistical MethodsSQLData VisualizationBig Data ToolsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of hands-on experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning

OR a Master's degree and 3 years of hands-on experience in data science, analytics, or applied machine learning

1 year of hands-on experience in data science, analytics and artificial intelligence/applied machine learning (AI/ML) is required

Strong proficiency in Python and core data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) is required

Experience querying, manipulating, and analyzing structured and unstructured data from databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) is required

Experience developing and implementing data science solutions to analyze large and complex datasets

Demonstrated experience presenting findings through reports, dashboards, and briefings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) for querying and analysis

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical insights clearly

Preferred

Background or coursework in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Risk Analysis is preferred

Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Hive, etc.) is preferred

Familiarity with government contracting or defense-related projects is preferred

Experience developing in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) is preferred

Industrial Base/Supply Chain/Workforce knowledge is preferred

Experience/knowledge of the maritime industrial base is a plus, although not necessary

An outstanding communication skills, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership

Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who is self-motivated, driven and can work independently and remotely

To be able to travel 10%

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions