JHNA ยท 3 months ago
Business Development Data Scientist
Newport News, VA, USA, 23604
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expJHNA is a company focused on delivering advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to Army and defense customers. They are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Data Scientist to lead the development of enterprise-level AI, automation, and data governance capabilities, while collaborating with government customers to architect scalable data solutions and accelerate the adoption of emerging AI technologies.
AerospaceConsultingSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Revitalize and lead JHNA's AI Tiger Team, spearheading the design and deployment of applied AI solutions across the company
Develop and implement a scalable data governance framework to support internal analytics, acquisitions, and contract execution
Oversee the design and deployment of intelligent automation tools for proposal generation, contract management, compliance reporting, HR workflows, and financial analytics
Mentor junior data science talent and oversee the development of AI-bots and decision-support tools for internal and external use
Integrate advanced data engineering and analytics approaches to support enterprise-level decision-making
Identify, shape, and pursue opportunities for AI-enabled solutions with defense, government, and commercial clients
Collaborate with BD teams to design proposals, develop win themes, and position JHNA as a leader in AI and data governance
Support strategic growth initiatives aligned with JHNA's core mission areas, including autonomy, digital transformation, data exploitation, and decision intelligence
Contribute to the expansion of automation capabilities as part of future COTS product offerings and scalable enterprise solutions
Partner with program leads and technical experts to define meaningful metrics and data requirements that support mission objectives
Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that translate complex data into actionable insights
Lead the creation of data management plans, governance policies, and analytic frameworks to standardize processes and ensure data integrity
Support ongoing efforts in data-driven studies, operational modeling, and analytic tool development across JHNA's portfolio
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to maintain a Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
7+ years of experience applying AI, data governance, or analytics solutions in a government or defense environment
Proven track record leading enterprise-level automation or AI initiatives, including governance framework design and tool development
Experience developing and delivering data products (e.g., dashboards, analytic tools, or automation platforms) that drive decision-making
Demonstrated ability to bridge technical and business domains, including shaping opportunities and supporting capture/proposal efforts
Preferred
Experience mentoring and leading cross-functional technical teams
Familiarity with Army data strategies, acquisition analytics, or mission command systems
Experience implementing MLOps, data pipelines, or AI/ML production environments
Proven success building AI-enabled tools that support HR, finance, BD, or operational analysis workflows
Company
JHNA
John H. Northrop & Associates, Inc. (JHNA) is a technical consulting firm serving the defense industry since 2001.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ian Northrop
CEO
Eduardo Peredo
Chief Financial Officer
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