Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities: Design analytical approaches, data strategies, and measures of effectiveness for POTFF programs and initiatives Acquire, clean, integrate, validate, and document structured and unstructured data from multiple authorized sources Develop statistical, predictive, and machine-learning models to identify trends, risks, relationships, and program outcomes Build and maintain reproducible analyses, dashboards, visualizations, and decision-support products for technical and executive audiences Collaborate with POTFF domain professionals to improve data capture, define meaningful metrics, and evaluate program effectiveness Apply data-governance, privacy, security, quality-control, and version-control practices across the analytics lifecycle Deliver clear briefings, technical reports, and written products covering findings, limitations, and recommendations Mentor analysts and contribute to analytic standards, peer review, and continuous improvementRequirementsBachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, operations research, engineering, public health, or related quantitative field At least 7 years of relevant analytics experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 5 years with a relevant master’s degree Advanced proficiency with Python or R, SQL, statistical modeling, data visualization, and reproducible analytical workflows Experience developing and validating predictive models, communicating uncertainty, and translating findings for nontechnical decision-makers Experience working with sensitive, health, personnel, readiness, or operational data in a governed environmentTechnology StackPython, R, SQL Power BI, Tableau Git, MLOps Cloud analytics platformsEducation and Preferred QualificationsGraduate degree in a relevant quantitative discipline Experience supporting DoD, USSOCOM, Special Operations, human performance, public health, or program evaluation missions Experience with Power BI or Tableau, cloud analytics platforms, Git, MLOps practices, and secure data environments Knowledge of research design, longitudinal analysis, survey methods, and human-subjects or health-data protectionsWork Authorization and Security ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, depending on the position U.S. citizenship requiredWork Environment and Physical DemandsPrimarily on site in an office and secure information environment Extended computer use; participation in meetings and briefings Occasional travel between supported facilities Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individualsLocationFort Bragg, NC (onsite) NotesThis description is not comprehensive of all activities, duties, or responsibilities Duties may change at any time, with or without notice, based on contract and mission requirements