Medium
Data Scientist, Journeyman - NDD
Medium, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
Job Title:
Data Scientist (Journeyman)
Location:
Patuxent River, MD
Time Type:
Full-time
Clearance Requirement:
DoD Active SECRET clearance is required, and must be eligible for TS/SCI
Employee Type:
W2 or 1099
Citizenship:
US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Job Description:
NexThreat is currently recruiting for a
Data Scientist, Journeyman
to support the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The Data Scientist will develop analytics methodologies and processes to extract actionable insights from large, complex data sets to support naval aviation operations, platform readiness, and mission effectiveness. The role requires applying machine learning, statistical modeling, data cleansing, and automation to drive predictive and prescriptive analytics, with a strong emphasis on security, reliability, and interoperability within DoD/Navy standards. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, and operations, to deliver data-driven solutions and operationalize analytics.
Responsibilities
Identify, design, and implement analytics methods and tools to extract knowledge from large data sets and support decision-making for fleet readiness and sustainment
Prepare and preprocess data (data cleansing, normalization, integration from diverse sources) to enable robust modeling and analytics
Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, maintenance optimization) using appropriate ML/statistical techniques
Automate data processing and analytics workflows through scripting and orchestration to improve efficiency and reproducibility
Ensure data security and compliance with Navy/CMMC-like standards, including data handling, access controls, and auditing requirements
Support transition and operationalization of analytics solutions, including training, handover packages, and knowledge transfer to operators and maintainers
Maintain currency with technological advances in data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and Navy/government data practices
Requirements
Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
Must have 3 or more years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description
DoD Active SECRET clearance is required, and must be eligible for TS/SCI
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
One of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP and an OS/CE Certification/Qualification Achieved
Experience in working with DoD or U.S. Navy
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Data Scientist (Journeyman)
Location:
Patuxent River, MD
Time Type:
Full-time
Clearance Requirement:
DoD Active SECRET clearance is required, and must be eligible for TS/SCI
Employee Type:
W2 or 1099
Citizenship:
US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Job Description:
NexThreat is currently recruiting for a
Data Scientist, Journeyman
to support the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The Data Scientist will develop analytics methodologies and processes to extract actionable insights from large, complex data sets to support naval aviation operations, platform readiness, and mission effectiveness. The role requires applying machine learning, statistical modeling, data cleansing, and automation to drive predictive and prescriptive analytics, with a strong emphasis on security, reliability, and interoperability within DoD/Navy standards. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, and operations, to deliver data-driven solutions and operationalize analytics.
Responsibilities
Identify, design, and implement analytics methods and tools to extract knowledge from large data sets and support decision-making for fleet readiness and sustainment
Prepare and preprocess data (data cleansing, normalization, integration from diverse sources) to enable robust modeling and analytics
Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, maintenance optimization) using appropriate ML/statistical techniques
Automate data processing and analytics workflows through scripting and orchestration to improve efficiency and reproducibility
Ensure data security and compliance with Navy/CMMC-like standards, including data handling, access controls, and auditing requirements
Support transition and operationalization of analytics solutions, including training, handover packages, and knowledge transfer to operators and maintainers
Maintain currency with technological advances in data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and Navy/government data practices
Requirements
Must have a bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
Must have 3 or more years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description
DoD Active SECRET clearance is required, and must be eligible for TS/SCI
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
One of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP and an OS/CE Certification/Qualification Achieved
Experience in working with DoD or U.S. Navy
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