Data Scientist

This Data Scientist position is based onsite in Omaha, NE at Agile Defense. The role centers on building AI and ML solutions and applying advanced analytics to illuminate customers, markets, and operations, collaborating with business leaders, product teams, and engineering to identify opportunities, test hypotheses, and deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analyses to understand customer behavior, market trends, and business performance
• Design and run sophisticated experiments to test business hypotheses and measure feature impact
• Develop predictive models that forecast outcomes and identify opportunities for growth
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to address complex business problems across multiple domains
• Partner with senior leaders to pinpoint high-impact analytical opportunities and frame research questions
• Influence product and business strategy through data-driven insights and recommendations
• Build analytical frameworks that support cross-functional teams
• Present complex findings to executive stakeholders in clear, actionable formats
• Develop models for segmentation, recommendation systems, risk assessment, and optimization
• Create statistical models that quantify business impact and guide resource allocation decisions
• Collaborate with ML engineers to transition research models into production systems
• Establish statistical rigor and experimental design standards across the organization
• Develop analytical tools and methodologies that other teams can leverage for insights
• Train and mentor stakeholders on analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Communicate complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences in accessible terms
• Advocate for data quality and proper experimental design in business decision making
• Contribute to the analytical capabilities and methodologies of the broader data team

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in regression analysis and building predictive models for business applications with measurable impact
• Advanced statistical knowledge including experimental design, hypothesis testing, causal inference, and diverse modeling techniques
• Strong programming skills in Python or R with experience in data analysis libraries and platforms like Databricks for large-scale analytics
• Business acumen with a proven ability to translate complex analytical findings into strategic recommendations and actionable insights
• Machine learning expertise with experience building and validating models using scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks on platforms such as Databricks
• Data analysis and visualization abilities using advanced analytics tools and integrating with business intelligence platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
• Database and analytical platform experience with SQL, statistical software, and modern data analysis environments

Technologies

• Python
• R
• Databricks
• scikit-learn
• TensorFlow
• PySpark
• Spark SQL
• Tableau
• PowerBI
• Qlik
• SQL
• Palantir MAVEN Smart System
• Advana

About Agile Defense

Agile Defense emphasizes action that drives outcomes and readiness to meet new challenges. The organization looks toward the future, embracing change with resolve to build for what comes next. The goal is adaptive innovation that supports national missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and agility, combining speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to protect vital interests.

Our Core Values

• Happy Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive, connected environment where motivation and satisfaction influence outcomes.
• Helpful Be Supportive. A foundation for teamwork, fostering a collaborative atmosphere and collective success.
• Honest Be Trustworthy. Transparent communication and ethical conduct guide decisions and actions.
• Humble Be Grounded. Mutual respect and open communication, with a willingness to learn and take on tasks.
• Hungry Be Eager. A drive for excellence and continuous improvement in the face of challenges.
• Hustle Be Driven. A relentless work ethic and commitment to advancing the mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses to identify potential inconsistencies or verification signals based on available information. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For information about data processing, please contact us.

Environmental Conditions

The role involves a contractor site with potential travel and occasional off-hours work to support releases and outages. The work environment is generally office-based, sedentary, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are suitable, and there are no hazardous conditions typical to the workplace.

Strength Demands

• Sedentary work with a maximum lifting of 10 lbs; occasional lifting or carrying of small articles
• Some walking or standing may be required

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit; walk; repetitive motion; use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; see; push or pull
• Climb stairs or ladders and balance when required