Senior Data Scientist

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📍 Norfolk, VA, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

FTI is hiring a Data Scientist to support the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA.  As a member of the data science team, you will be working in a hybrid work environment to support the development, testing, and deployment of a series of advanced predictive analytics models using big data sets that will help diagnose and predict precursors to Naval mishaps and safety hazards.   In this role, you will collaborate within a diverse program team comprised of FTI team members as well as Active-Duty Military and Government civilian employees.  This position is on-site at the Naval Safety Command Center in Norfolk, VA.   The candidate may also have space in the FTI Chesapeake office.

Responsibilities

  • Support in the development of a portfolio of predictive risk models to estimate mishap risk for individual Navy communities. Leverage these models to identify areas of operational optimization and monitoring to reduce the risk of mishaps. 
  • Work in a collaborative environment to provide training to qualified Government personnel in the building, maintaining, and refining the portfolio of predictive analytics models. 
  • Assist with the collection and organization of multiple data types, including but not limited to manning, maintenance, readiness, operational tempo, command climate, and incident reports.
  • Apply data science and inductive reasoning approaches to analyze this data and to find patterns to safety mishaps to allow senior leadership to implement risk mitigation measures. 
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, analytical update meetings, program management reviews, and other meetings as required.

Education/Qualifications

  • Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
  • 6+ years of data science experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 4+ years of coding experience in Python, R, or a similar language.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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This Senior Data Scientist role at ftidefense is based in Norfolk, VA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Data Scientist role at ftidefense full-time or part-time?
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This Senior Data Scientist position at ftidefense was posted on Jun 10, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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