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$97,787.27 - $97,787.27
Unspecified
IT - Data Science
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)
Position Description
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will support our Maritime Engineering, Technology & Sustainment (METS) Business Unit which is responsible for industry-leading capabilities in naval ship and submarine design, systems and engineering services, and production support, logistics and in-service sustainment.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.
This position complements Serco's other engineering capabilities in shipboard, shore and systems installation and upgrade services to the Navy. You will join a team that is responsible for a multitude of various design efforts using software development tools which will include different US Navy Programs and contracts, as well as commercial vessels and systems. In your role, you will be utilizing a variety of different tools and software programs possibly involving disparate databases and software applications. You will also assist in the preparation of reports to describe your analysis and design efforts and being responsible for summarizing results for customers and higher authorities.
This is an exciting hybrid opportunity to join a highly engaged and collaborative engineering team.
In this role, you will:
Meet your Recruiter:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Additional desired experience and skills:
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $97,787.27 to $162,978.79, however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice .
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will support our Maritime Engineering, Technology & Sustainment (METS) Business Unit which is responsible for industry-leading capabilities in naval ship and submarine design, systems and engineering services, and production support, logistics and in-service sustainment.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer an active DoD Secret security clearance.
This position complements Serco's other engineering capabilities in shipboard, shore and systems installation and upgrade services to the Navy. You will join a team that is responsible for a multitude of various design efforts using software development tools which will include different US Navy Programs and contracts, as well as commercial vessels and systems. In your role, you will be utilizing a variety of different tools and software programs possibly involving disparate databases and software applications. You will also assist in the preparation of reports to describe your analysis and design efforts and being responsible for summarizing results for customers and higher authorities.
This is an exciting hybrid opportunity to join a highly engaged and collaborative engineering team.
In this role, you will:
- Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations on multiple data sources and data types across multiple types of databases with various access controls. Data types include text documents, text documents with figures and plots, drawings in different formats, e.g., MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) and PDFs (documents, drawings).
- The documents are related to USN Requirements which are managed in IBM DOORS NextGen.
- Develop and apply natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and potentially Large Language Models (LLMs), e.g., GPT, RAG, BERT, to documents and data.
Meet your Recruiter:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A United States citizenship and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- A Bachelor of Science in Data Science or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of industry experience spanning:
- Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) operations on multiple types of databases and data categories; experience with Sharepoint, MS 365, SQL, and Power Platform.
- Experience developing and applying natural language processing tools and machine learning tools to find, parse, and extract patterns or targeted data sets.
- Knowledge of some or all of these Python libraries/frameworks: nltk, spacy, pandas, scikit-learn, seaborn, NumPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, PyTorch, Stanford Core NLP.
- To be self-motivated with a strong work initiative and attention to detail.
- A strong customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- To be able to work and collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines across multiple disciplines and basic understanding of physical systems technical requirements.
- To be proficient in programming languages (one of the following): SQL, R, or Python.
- The ability to work independently, spot opportunities to streamline tasks, and make recommendations.
- To be skilled at presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The ability to travel 10%.
Additional desired experience and skills:
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Master's degree in data science or equivalent from an accredited University.
- Development and application of APIs including REST across multiple types of databases and data types.
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++.
- Development of macros in Excel and Word.
- Ability to create clear and compelling data visualizations using tools like MATLAB, Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly.
- Develop or use APIs (e.g., REST) across multiple heterogeneous database types and data categories.
- Experience with data mining and use of Graph databases (e.g.,Neo4j, MarkLogic).
- Experience with IBM DOORS NextGen and developing scripts for DOORS NextGen/use of DOORS NextGen API and Dassault's Cameo Systems Modeler.
- Experience working within an Agile (Kanban, Scrum) environment.
- Experience with SySML or UML and JavaScript.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $97,787.27 to $162,978.79, however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice .
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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