Data Scientist I

Position: Data Scientist I
Location: MacDill AFB FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Clearance Required: Top Secret

Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist I to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families.

To be eligible for this position candidates must have the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the positions security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Consult with POTFF program staff to collect enter clean and conduct basic data manipulation and analyses data mining exploratory analysis predictive analysis and statistical analysis and use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical written visual and verbal narrative products enabling more informed analytic decisions to include the utilization of the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS)
• Proficiently utilize computers software and technologies and collect and report data in the HPDMS
• Build and disseminate databases and spreadsheets designed to record and/or display POTFF-related data including troubleshooting and resolution of and within the HPDMS
• Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis identifying interpreting and presenting trends designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data
• Assist the POTFF staff with survey design. Create analyze and report survey data
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives
• Liaise and collaborate with other POTFF staff to accomplish assigned tasks
• Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends outliers and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in quantitative science social science or a related discipline
• Be able to read write and speak English fluently and clearly to communicate with all personnel effectively they will interact with
• Possess excellent verbal written interpersonal communication and presentation skills and shall be highly detail oriented
• Possess sufficient initiative interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity to relate constructively to various contacts from diverse backgrounds
• Be a self-starter and take initiative
• Be Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel and Access
• Prior experience using statistical software applications such as SPSS SAS and R

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or documented experience with Human Performance
• Experience working with Special Operations athletics/sports or other military settings

Benefits:

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance Dental Vision Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Basic Life Insurance 401(k) Company Match and Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Required Experience:

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