Data Science & Analytics Technical Lead

Job Description

The contractor shall identify a Data Science & Analytics Technical Lead by name who shall drive the strategic integration of advanced analytics capabilities across the SOF enterprise. This leadership role is centered on applying scientific methods, algorithms, and systems to transform vast quantities of both structured and unstructured data into actionalble insights and essential knowledge for the Head Quarters (HQ) Staff, Service Components, and TSOCs.
 
Job Duties:
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex machine learning models, statistical analysis, and data mining techniques to solve advanced business problems.
• Build and improve predictive models for customer behavior, churn prediction, demand forecasting, and other business-critical areas. 
• Conduct advanced exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights from structured and unstructured data sources.
• Develop and implement algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, natural language processing (NLP), and recommendation systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, product, and business teams, to define data science objectives and translate them into actionable projects. Communicate technical results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring data-driven strategies are clearly understood and actionable.
• Lead efforts in feature engineering, hyperparameter tuning, and model validation to ensure high model accuracy, performance, and robustness. Evaluate and apply cutting-edge machine learning frameworks, tools, and techniques to optimize workflows and drive innovation.
• Mentor junior data scientists, providing technical guidance and promoting best practices in data science and machine learning.
• Work with data engineers to ensure clean, accurate, and accessible data pipelines, ensuring efficient deployment of data products and models.

Education and Background

• Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (masters degree or PhD strongly preferred)., and 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or a related role, with a track record of leading successful data science projects., or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Years of Experience

5+ years

Required Skills

• The contractor shall identify a Data Science & Analytics Technical Lead by name who shall drive the strategic integration of advanced analytics capabilities across the SOF enterprise. This leadership role is centered on applying scientific methods, algorithms, and systems to transform vast quantities of both structured and unstructured data into actionable insights and essential knowledge for the Head Quarters (HQ) Staff, Service Components, and TSOCs.
• Have active active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills

• Five years of experience working in SOF analytical support
• Three years experience centrally managing distributed data support teams in SOF organizations HQ echelon
• Three years experience with SOF digital capabilities
• Three years experience with SOF HQ elements, SOF Service Components HQs, and SOF Theater Special Operations Command

Working Conditions

General Office Environment

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.