Data Scientist

Remote role for an experienced Data Scientist supporting OUSW(P&R) with Python-based automation, predictive analytics, ETL maintenance, and Qlik/Tableau reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate Python workflows for collecting, cleaning, and preprocessing data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions.
• Create and maintain Qlik Sense reports and visualizations to communicate insights for stakeholders and end users.
• Build and implement machine learning models and/or predictive analytics solutions.
• Maintain historical data for the Faces to Spaces Data Model.
• Troubleshoot ETL issues and drive timely resolution.
• Update ETL processes to incorporate new data elements for new and existing manpower and personnel data sources.
• Handle data ingestion and transformation, including monthly updates and automation of new ingestion plus visualization refreshes.
• Create data products and interpret data requirements to deliver Qlik/Tableau outputs.
• Refactor and repoint dashboard data ingest from databases.
• Produce documentation covering report usage, data refresh steps, and overall dashboard architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, mathematics, or a related field (required).
• 3–10 years of experience directly related to the listed responsibilities.
• 3 years of Data Analyst or Data Scientist experience with hands-on use of Databricks, Python, Spark, and Pandas.
• Proficiency in Qlik.
• Experience building, training, and deploying machine learning.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to high-quality results with limited direction or oversight.
• Comfort using AI tools to improve product quality and delivery speed.
• U.S. Citizenship (required) and Active Secret clearance (required).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with cloud data structures such as AWS S3, delta, and external tables.
• Experience with Machine Learning models and/or Generative AI.
• Demonstrated ability to build end-to-end data pipelines in Databricks and integrate legacy systems.

Tech Stack

• Python, Databricks, Spark, Pandas
• Qlik, Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI
• AWS S3

Employment & Logistics

• Location: Remote (remote); Eastern Standard Time preferred but not required.
• Classification: W2 full-time.
• Work hours: 40 hours per week; 8 hours per working day.
• Travel: No travel required.
• Client: Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW(P&R)).
• Background investigation: Applicants will be subject to a background investigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 135,000 to 150,000 per year.
• Health coverage: Options for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 401k contribution options.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Primary workstation located in an office area.
• Noise level: low to moderate.
• Sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time.
• Frequently move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment (PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc.).
• Occasionally reach overhead, bend, and lift objects up to 10 lbs.
• Vision abilities required: use computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.