Data Scientist (APOGEE)

Data Scientist

At Celestar, a B&A Company, 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

Celestar, a B&A Company is looking for a Data Scientist to join us in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting…

Responsibilities

• The Data Scientist Conducts data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions. 
• Proactively retrieves information from various sources, analyzes it for a better understanding of the data set, and builds AI tools that automate certain processes. Duties typically include creating various ML-based tools or processes, such as recommendation engines or automated lead-scoring systems. 
• Performs statistical analysis, applies data mining techniques, and builds high-quality prediction systems. 
• Should be skilled in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and Tableau; major data science languages, such as R and Python; managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL; statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms. 
• Should have prior experience with large data multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analytics. 

Education and Experience

•  MA or MS from an accredited institution of higher learning in a STEM-related discipline AND 5 years of relevant experience; OR
• BA/BS degree in a STEM-related discipline AND 10 years of relevant experience

Required Skills

• Demonstrated mastery and employment of geographic and geospatial scientific principles, tools, and analytical techniques, as reflected throughout most of the relevant prior experience.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with data science techniques, including (but not limited to) logistic regression, vector, natural language processing, principal component analysis, clustering techniques, neural networks, deep learning models, image recognition, and algorithm employment or development in support of any of the foregoing.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with tabular analysis, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, Julia, etc.) to deliver unique insights otherwise unobtainable.
• Familiarity with agile software development project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) to deliver new capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with tabular analysis, SQL, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, Julia, etc.) to deliver unique insights otherwise unobtainable.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with IT, business, or operational metrics platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Confluence, etc.)
• Certification in AWS (AI/ML specialty).
• Knowledge of the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) production chain.
• Experience working within a DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) operational environment and with DoD/IC geospatial data repositories.
• Familiarity with Army, DoD, or IC GEOINT or Geospatial processes, policy, and programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools to deliver reports, graphics, and briefings.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI

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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

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