Data Scientist III at Falconwood, Inc.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, Statistical Modeling, Data Governance, ETL Pipelines, Data Architecture, Performance Metrics, Dashboards, Process Improvement, Collaboration Tools, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Overview Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development. The Data Scientist III will be responsible for leading advanced analytics and data science initiatives in support of the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate, with a focus on strategic data enablement across the Navy Information Warfare enterprise. Responsibilities This position provides oversight and direction for the implementation of data strategies, frameworks, and predictive analytics. The candidate will align data solutions with mission goals, lead cross-functional teams, and guide the adoption of enterprise-wide data governance, visualization, and analysis tools. This position is a hybrid role based in Suffolk, VA, with limited travel anticipated. Responsibilities Lead the strategic development and execution of data science and analytics initiatives supporting NAVIFOR’s Command Data Office (CDO) Oversee the implementation of the NAVIFOR CDO Data and Analytics Capability Maturity Implementation Plan (I-Plan) Apply advanced data science techniques including machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling to develop mission-aligned insights Coordinate enterprise data governance and strategy across diverse stakeholder groups Provide subject matter expertise in designing and optimizing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines and data architecture Supervise and mentor junior data scientists, analysts, and engineers in best practices and methodologies Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and process improvement strategies using NPIER/DMAIC Author and present detailed white papers, briefs, and reports to Flag/SES-level stakeholders Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline Experience: Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in data strategy, data science, governance, and advanced analytics, preferably supporting DoD or Navy enterprise environments Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical analysis, AI/ML frameworks, and advanced analytics tools Familiarity with data governance, Navy data strategies, and enterprise analytics Experience with Navy cloud platforms, data engineering tools, and collaboration tools such as Power BI, Jupyter, Confluence, and Jama The candidate must: Be capable of performing effectively individually and as part of a team Have effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills Be self-motivated and able to successfully deliver with minimal supervision Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Pay Range Base pay is $135,000–$145,000, subject to skill level, qualifications, and location. Benefits Highlights: 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Federal Holidays, Performance Increases, Reserve Duty Compensation and more!

Responsibilities

The Data Scientist III will lead advanced analytics and data science initiatives supporting NAVIFOR’s Command Data Office. Responsibilities include overseeing data strategies, guiding cross-functional teams, and applying advanced data science techniques.