Senior Data Scientist - Business Ops
Core
Develop predictive models and AI/ML workflows to evaluate COMSATCOM demand, capacity, and operational risk for US Space Forces leadership.
Role type
Senior Data Scientist (Defense Operations)
Builds
Predictive models, stochastic forecasting methods, and executive-level analytic briefings for SATCOM planning.
Domain
Defense / Satellite Communications / Operations Research
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Python, SQL, advanced statistical methods, predictive analytics, machine learning, generative AI, data wrangling, executive visualization, responsible AI principles
Preferred skills
DoD-approved AI platforms, LLM applications, prompt engineering, Power BI, Tableau, cloud data platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure GovCloud), Databricks, MLOps frameworks
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, LLM, generative AI
Responsibilities
Collect and validate COMSATCOM usage and operational data from structured and unstructured sources; develop predictive models and statistical analyses to evaluate demand and capacity; apply AI/ML techniques to uncover trends and actionable insights; design reproducible analytic workflows and data pipelines; partner with data engineers to operationalize models; translate complex operational questions into analytical models and decision-support tools; create executive-level visualizations and briefings for senior stakeholders; monitor global SATCOM trends for strategic assessments; support analytic studies with subject matter experts; provide technical leadership on data science best practices and AI governance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership