Data Scientist - Senior – TS/SCI required

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Data Tools, Microsoft SQL Server

Certifications:

Security+ - CompTIA

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description

Data Scientist - Senior – TS/SCI required

Transform technology into opportunity as a Data Scientist - Senior with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Data Scientist - Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Data Scientist - Senior joining our team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM).

HOW A DATA SCIENTIST - SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Data Scientists build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics.
• Create data tools for analytics and data scientist team members that assist them in building and optimizing products.  
• Communicate effectively through listening, documentation, and presentations, especially using compelling visualization tools to share analysis and interpretation of data.
• Participates in the design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases.
• Responsible for the quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Develops database strategies to support organization requirements. Consults with and advises users on access to various databases.
• Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage. Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary.
• Performs MS SQL Server and other DBMS database and application server administration.
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security, availability and integrity of the Database Management System (DBMS).
• Manages the creation of creation and updates SSPs, CKLs and other documentation for the accreditation of the DBMS on classified networks.
• Manages performance analysis, tuning, and index maintenance. Adjusts advanced settings of Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMS to optimize functionality.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (computer science, engineering, or related discipline) with 12 years of experience or Master’s Degree (computer science, engineering, or related discipline) with 10 years of experience
• Required Skillset:
  • Work across teams, and external customer groups to develop strategy, design solutions, and advise implementation teams during infrastructure buildouts.
  • Deal with escalations. Make assessments, recommendations or provide solutions to resolve issues.
  • Write and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions, knowledge articles, etc.
• Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Certification(s):
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
  • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent
• ​Location: On Customer Site
• Additional:
  • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
  • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
  • Travel may be required to support the mission

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid educati