Data Scientist

The Opportunity:

CACI has an immediate opening for a Data Scientist supporting the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) N41 under the Naval Forces Logistics (NFL) II contract on site at our Hampton Roads location.

In this role you will bridge the gap between complex military logistics operations and advanced analytics. You will formulate and lead guided multifaceted analytic studies against massive volumes of structured and unstructured data. Because predictive modeling relies on a flawless data foundation a major component of this role involves hands-on data engineering building the pipelines cleaning the data and organizing the datasets required to drive advanced analytics.

As a Lead you will manage the day-to-day execution of data projects provide technical oversight and ensure the integrity accessibility and readiness of data for real-time operational decision making.

Responsibilities:

Data Science & Advanced Analytics

• Formulate and lead guided multifaceted analytic studies using exploratory mathematics statistical techniques and the scientific method.

• Apply advanced methods including machine learning statistical modeling and artificial intelligence to measure and improve logistical outcomes.

• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms combining them through ensemble modeling to discover hidden trends and patterns.

• Experiment against data points to extract actionable insights and provide previously undiscovered solutions to command data challenges.

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Clean massage and organize highly complex unstructured and structured datasets using modern programming languages (e.g. Python R Java C).

• Align and optimize: Work closely with all stakeholders to align your data pipelines and deliverables with the established strategy for the long-term data platform architecture.

• Design and streamline scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines SQL queries and models to optimize overall system performance.

• Build interactive dashboards and reports utilizing enterprise visualization tools to deliver clear insights to senior leadership.

• Act as lead and oversee data governance.

• Present information and deliver clear insights to senior leadership using advanced data visualization techniques and enterprise dashboard.

Project Leadership & Governance

• Lead data analytics efforts by delegating tasks managing project workflows and serving as the primary liaison to external departments.

• Develop methodology and processes for the prioritization and scheduling of team projects.

• Analyze problems to determine root causes and implement data quality validation and governance protocols.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current and active Secret Clearance

• Bachelors degree Operations Research Industrial Engineering Applied Mathematics Statistics Physics Computer Science or a relevant technical field. Masters Degree preferred (In lieu of the Masters degree ten (10) years of industry experience in data science may be substituted. (Note: Education equivalency experience is in addition to the minimum 5 years of experience totaling 15 years of experience without a Masters degree).

• 10 or more years of experience in a software development logistics data science or related role. Of which must include at least five (5) years of professional experience in data science.

• Proven experience designing scalable data pipelines using Medallion Architecture (Bronze Silver Gold layers).

• Advanced SQL for complex transformations/query optimization alongside Python or PySpark for data wrangling and automation.

• Expertise in data modeling (star/snowflake schemas Kimball Inmon) ERDs semantic modeling and modern tools like dbt.

• Hands-on experience with Databricks Apache Spark Snowflake Redshift BigQuery AWS Azure or GCP data engineering services.

• Direct experience utilizing the War Data Platform (ADVANA) Maven/Palantir platforms and Qlik Sense for data integration.

• Familiarity with legacy data lakes (Hadoop Delta Lake) real-time streaming tools (Apache Kafka Flink) and modern CI/CD pipelines (Infrastructure as Code).

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python R Java C).

• Demonstrated experience leading a team

Desired:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience in a combination of Navy logistics and Navy logistics Automated Information Systems (AIS) management.

• Software Development skills

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. Youll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together we will advance our nations most critical missions build on our lengthy track record of business success and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including but not limited to geographic location Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates relevant prior work experience specific skills and competencies education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: