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Data Scientist - Navigation Systems

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Data Scientist

Do you enjoy manipulating and analyzing data to find data-driven solutions to complex problems? Do you want to contribute to work that is crucial to maintaining our national security and strength? Are you interested in joining a team of engineers, applied mathematicians and physicists as we pursue innovative solutions to the timely and timeless maritime navigation problem in support of the US Navy? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are the Navigation group in the Force Projection Sector at JHU/APL. We are seeking a data scientist to provide technical direction and develop data science solutions to help us ensure the US Navy has the most accurate and reliable navigation systems in the world. You will be joining our team of hardworking engineers, software developers, and analysts committed to advancing the state-of-the-art in performance evaluation of the nation's strategic weapons systems throughout their lifecycle. We believe in building collaborative teams, continually growing our capabilities, and cultivating a work environment that embraces innovation, integrity and trust. As a member of our team, you will... Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop data collection, processing, and analysis efforts to assess the performance of a navigation systems for various US Navy platforms Provide technical direction to navigation subject matter experts on the use of data science techniques for answering critical questions and solving technical challenges with navigation systems Develop models and simulations to describe data, predict events, and prescribe a course of action that directly reflect stakeholder's needs Acquire domain knowledge in the field of maritime navigation and use that insight to build forward-thinking analytical solutions to test and evaluate prototype and operational navigation systems Circulate knowledge by articulating ideas clearly through effective visualizations, papers, and presentations to technical staff, management, and government decision makers Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Have a Bachelor's in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field Have a demonstrated technical leadership or project management from concept development through execution and close out Have experience developing AI/ML algorithms and/or translating mathematical concepts using efficient and well-documented code Proficiency in developing analytical pipelines, data science applications and dashboard tools, and statistical and machine learning methodologies for specific quantitative goals Excellent written and oral communication skills to articulate complex technical issues for a wide range of audiences Have an interest in learning about maritime navigation systems Have experience with Python and/or MATLAB Have experience with using version control software, such as Git Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... Have a MS/PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field Knowledge of MLOps, Agile, and DevOps processes Have experience designing and implementing AI/ML algorithms for time series data Have demonstrated understanding of US Navy surface and subsurface navigation concepts Have familiarity with US Navy Strategic Systems Programs technical and programmatic processes Have experience in writing technical proposals or other forms of business development Are skilled at building meaningful relationships across organizational boundaries Hold an active Top Secret security clearance Minimum Rate $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $350,000 Annually