The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
Data Scientist
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, Houston, Texas, United States
Position
Data Scientist – located in Honolulu, HI. Join the Information Advantage Office of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to support analytic objectives.
Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, translating complex findings into actionable insights for senior decision‑makers.
Build and optimize Python‑based data pipelines leveraging pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, matplotlib, seaborn, and Plotly.
Work with diverse data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Excel, etc.) and integrate across relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Accumulo) databases.
Apply advanced data mining, statistical modeling, graph algorithms, and machine learning to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering best practices in statistical rigor, code quality, and reproducibility.
Required Skills and Experience
Python expertise with demonstrated use of machine‑learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Strong data‑visualization and BI skills using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or equivalent tools.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases.
Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and applied machine‑learning techniques.
Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments.
Familiarity with cloud‑native and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) and associated observability stacks.
Hands‑on experience with configuration‑management and version‑control tools (Git, GitLab/GitHub, Atlassian suite).
Active Top Secret DoD clearance.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to brief senior leadership and mission partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and mentor peers.
Customer‑focused, adaptable, and effective in interfacing with corporate and government stakeholders.
Exceptional technical writing skills for producing plans, reports, and documentation.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Direct experience with DoD or Intelligence Community data, including SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, or multi‑INT fusion.
Understanding of mission needs in defense, national security, or intelligence analysis.
Active TS/SCI DoD clearance highly preferred.
Working Location Oahu, HI. Flexible remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; discuss options with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Salary Base pay range: $86,300.00–$129,500.00 per year.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; and generous paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time). Employees may also receive a 75% tuition discount for themselves and eligible spouses and children.
Background Check and Citizenship Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with University policies, a successful government security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a pre‑employment drug screen.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from using the online application process, please contact 814‑865‑1473.
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Responsibilities
Design and conduct exploratory data analysis and hypothesis testing to support analytic objectives.
Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, translating complex findings into actionable insights for senior decision‑makers.
Build and optimize Python‑based data pipelines leveraging pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, matplotlib, seaborn, and Plotly.
Work with diverse data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, Excel, etc.) and integrate across relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Accumulo) databases.
Apply advanced data mining, statistical modeling, graph algorithms, and machine learning to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, fostering best practices in statistical rigor, code quality, and reproducibility.
Required Skills and Experience
Python expertise with demonstrated use of machine‑learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Strong data‑visualization and BI skills using Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, or equivalent tools.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases.
Solid foundation in probability, statistics, and applied machine‑learning techniques.
Experience with data pipelines, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments.
Familiarity with cloud‑native and containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) and associated observability stacks.
Hands‑on experience with configuration‑management and version‑control tools (Git, GitLab/GitHub, Atlassian suite).
Active Top Secret DoD clearance.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to brief senior leadership and mission partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and mentor peers.
Customer‑focused, adaptable, and effective in interfacing with corporate and government stakeholders.
Exceptional technical writing skills for producing plans, reports, and documentation.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Direct experience with DoD or Intelligence Community data, including SIGINT, GEOINT, MASINT, or multi‑INT fusion.
Understanding of mission needs in defense, national security, or intelligence analysis.
Active TS/SCI DoD clearance highly preferred.
Working Location Oahu, HI. Flexible remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed; discuss options with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Salary Base pay range: $86,300.00–$129,500.00 per year.
Benefits Penn State provides a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; and generous paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time). Employees may also receive a 75% tuition discount for themselves and eligible spouses and children.
Background Check and Citizenship Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with University policies, a successful government security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a pre‑employment drug screen.
EEO Statement Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from using the online application process, please contact 814‑865‑1473.
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