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IT - Data Science
Doral, FL (On-Site/Office)
Description
Sr. Data Scientist
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is looking for a Senior Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist to support USSOUTHCOM intelligence operations by exploiting large, complex datasets to generate actionable intelligence insights. This role operates at a senior, independent level and blends intelligence analysis with advanced data science, scripting, and visualization to directly support operational planning and mission execution. The position requires deep intelligence domain expertise, strong analytic tradecraft, and the ability to transform raw data into operationally relevant intelligence products.
Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Required Skills
Security Clearance
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Sr. Data Scientist
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is looking for a Senior Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist to support USSOUTHCOM intelligence operations by exploiting large, complex datasets to generate actionable intelligence insights. This role operates at a senior, independent level and blends intelligence analysis with advanced data science, scripting, and visualization to directly support operational planning and mission execution. The position requires deep intelligence domain expertise, strong analytic tradecraft, and the ability to transform raw data into operationally relevant intelligence products.
Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced data exploitation and analysis in support of intelligence missions within the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
- Design, develop, and maintain analytic processes and workflows for large, complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and operational insights.
- Apply intelligence tradecraft to ensure analytic rigor, objectivity, and compliance with IC analytic standards.
- Develop and execute senior-level Python scripts to automate data processing, analysis, and discovery.
- Create clear, mission-focused data visualizations that integrate seamlessly into daily operational workflows.
- Translate analytic discoveries into intelligence products that directly support operational planning and decision-making.
- Provide subject matter expertise on Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), including structure, operations, and networks.
- Analyze and contextualize coca cultivation and production areas within the broader regional security environment.
- Collaborate with intelligence and operational stakeholders while operating independently with minimal oversight.
- Ensure analytic outputs align with ICD 203 (Analytic Standards) and ICD 206 requirements.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
- Senior-level qualification per the applicable labor category calculator.
- Significant prior experience supporting intelligence missions, including analytic exploitation and/or applied data science.
- Demonstrated experience operating independently at a senior level in a mission-focused intelligence environment.
- Experience supporting or working with NGA, USSOUTHCOM, or DoD intelligence organizations is highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Senior-level proficiency in Python scripting for data processing, automation, and analytics.
- Advanced experience working with large, complex datasets to generate analytic discoveries.
- Strong data visualization skills (e.g., dashboards, charts, geospatial or operational visualizations) that support real-time operations.
- Intelligence analysis expertise, including structured analytic techniques and analytic writing.
- Deep understanding of:
- Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
- Coca cultivation and production regions and associated intelligence indicators
- Ability to operationalize analytic output-framing intelligence in ways that directly support operational planning and execution.
- Familiarity with ICD 203 and ICD 206 and the ability to apply them to analytic products.
- Strong communication skills to brief complex analytic findings to intelligence and operational audiences
Security Clearance
- Active TS/SCI clearance required
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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