Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Science, Datasource, Python (Programming Language)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Data Scientist-Senior will support the Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST) in the SOCOM HQ Intelligence Directorate located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL.

The Data Scientist-Sr position involves building and shipping Python-based analytic services, creating web-based GUIs, designing automated data linking methods, and managing the full lifecycle of data processes. Additionally, responsibilities include creating machine learning applications using Python with a Streamlit frontend, conducting exploratory data analysis (EDA) on Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), and other classified sources, and integrating data from vendor APIs, databases, and other sources into unified applications.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Guide the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.
• Develop data-driven solutions to unusually complex business challenges.
• Utilize advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experience, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Design, research, and develop highly advanced processes, which may result in new product/business opportunities for the company.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data including CAI and PAI sources.

• Support ML model development and Python-based analytics, including entity resolution and applied statistics.

• Assist with API data integrations, containerization workflows, and development of Streamlit-based GUIs.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.

• Demonstrated experience with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.

• Strong understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.  

• Experience: 10+ years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work. 

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

• Certifications: None required; cloud or ML-related certifications preferred.

• Role requirements: On-Site 5 days

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role 

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE 
At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

 
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY 
Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans 

The likely salary range for this position is $141,525 - $191,475. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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