Data Science And Ai Enablement Specialist

DATA SCIENCE AND AI ENABLEMENT SPECIALIST

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position leverages expertise in areas such as NLP computer vision and generative AI and involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams-including data engineers software developers and subject matter experts. Additional duties include outreach to the wider DS/AI community (e.g. TIDE Sprint NATO DS&AI Expert Network) contributing to scientific studies supporting training and digital literacy and promoting a data-informed culture throughout the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a member of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Branch responsible to the Section Head/COTR the contractor will contribute to the development and implementation of an enabling data science and AI capability at HQ SACT and for the NATO Enterprise particularly in the context of the ongoing implementation of the Data Exploitation Framework and Programme.
• Identifies contributes to and implements machine learning (ML)/AI initiatives across HQ SACT and the NATO Enterprise with suggestions for ML approaches and implementation including the processing of training data and performance assessment of machine learning techniques on datasets.
• Applies existing data science techniques to new problems and datasets using specialized programming techniques to meet the needs of the project and customer.
• Evaluates the outcomes and performance of data science models. Identifies and implements opportunities to train and improve models and the data they use.
• Publishes and reports on machine learning model outputs to meet customer needs and conform to agreed standards.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of NLP ML applications or computer vision.
• Demonstrates experience with Generative AI.
• Supports review of data science and AI activities processes products or services.
• Collaborates with other data professionals (such as data scientists data and information managers data engineers) software engineers and SMEs from different functional areas branches and directorates within HQ SACT or NATO entities as directed for example in support of the ACT Innovation Branch.
• Provides subject matter expertise to (military and civilian) staff within HQ SACT or the NATO Enterprise and develops proofs of concept as directed.
• Outreach support to internal and external communities that bring together DS & AI practitioners and consumers. This comprises for example TIDE Sprint the NATO Data Science & AI Expert Network or initiatives related to academia and industry.
• Contributes to the development of scientific studies.
• Assists with educational efforts and training development and execution as it relates to data AI or digital literacy.
• Remains current with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation.
• Supports building a data-driven culture that uses analytics to generate insights improve decision-making at all levels inform strategy and policy decisions and enhance performance.
• Performs additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in corporate government or academic environment in analysis in the area of A Bachelors degree or higher at a nationally recognized/certified university in Data Science Data Analytics AI engineering or a related discipline such as Mathematics Physics Computer Science Software Engineering OR four years minimum professional experience in the area of Data Science including providing analysis and advice in the field of data science within the last five years. 2.
• Proven work experience as a Data Scientist AI/ML Engineer or a similar role in the last four years.
• Experience in modern software architecture and software development related to data science analytics and AI e.g. Python SQL R.
• Experience with machine learning and AI frameworks using e.g. TensorFlow PyTorch scikit-learn or other modern machine learning frameworks.
• Experience with planning executing and maintaining data science pipelines.
• Experience visualizing data and producing high-quality graphs and reports charts and interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau MS Power BI Kibana.
• Proven understanding of data security and privacy issues particularly in international or military environments to ensure compliance with NATO standards for protecting sensitive information
• Experience in providing training in various areas related to data science analytics and AI at different technical levels.
• Portfolio of demonstrable products available via GitLab or other platforms.
• Ability to work in a cloud environment particularly Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
• Working experience in an international environment with both military and civilian elements.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with excellent briefing skills.
• Working experience in data science and AI related outreach activities such as working with academia and industry hackathons or maintaining AI expert and practitioner networks.
• Demonstrated experience working at NATO or extensive familiarity with NATO processes culture and organizational structures.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding)gender gender identity and gender expression religious creeddisability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

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Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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