Mission Box Solutions
Data Scientist
We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a national security customer in Springfield, VA. This individual will play a key role on the Data & AI consulting team, contributing to data visualization, business analytics, data management, and digital engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset and strong technical capabilities to develop intuitive dashboards, tools, and datasets that enhance operational oversight and mission impact. Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and enhance analytic visualizations and tools to evaluate and communicate office status and operations Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., Jira, Excel, SQL) to produce actionable visualizations and connect disparate datasets Use data storytelling to communicate complex program performance metrics to senior leadership for investment, prioritization, and strategy decisions Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards tailored to specific stakeholder groupsvisually engaging, intuitive, and data-rich Manage the dashboard and analytics product inventory, including backlog tracking and prioritization Present and demo visualizations to senior leadership and stakeholders, gathering feedback for improvements Document data processes, create SOPs, maintain data dictionaries, and contribute to Confluence or internal knowledge sharing pages Explore automation opportunities and integration with unstructured data and Enterprise-level tools, including LLM-compatible formats Must Have's: Active and current Top Secret/SCI security clearance (must be able to upgrade and maintain a CI polygraph) Bachelor's degree At least 8 years of professional experience Proven experience in data analysis and visualization Proficiency with coding languages, software tools, or scripting for data work Nice to Have's: Hands-on experience creating dashboards in Tableau Ability to proactively identify opportunities for analytics enhancement Experience with COTS statistical tools (SPSS, SAS, MatLab, etc.) Proficiency in data mining, database development, or data maintenance Working knowledge of Python, MySQL, D3, SPSS, SAS, Visual Basic, or R for summarizing and presenting statistical data Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders on the value of data science solutions Familiarity with AI/ML tools or platforms Willingness to contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment Location: Springfield, VA (on-site) Salary: $120,000$165,000 Benefits: Our client offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package through SourceFly, including: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid Holidays Parental Leave Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certification Support Employee Referral Program
We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a national security customer in Springfield, VA. This individual will play a key role on the Data & AI consulting team, contributing to data visualization, business analytics, data management, and digital engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset and strong technical capabilities to develop intuitive dashboards, tools, and datasets that enhance operational oversight and mission impact. Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and enhance analytic visualizations and tools to evaluate and communicate office status and operations Integrate data from multiple sources (e.g., Jira, Excel, SQL) to produce actionable visualizations and connect disparate datasets Use data storytelling to communicate complex program performance metrics to senior leadership for investment, prioritization, and strategy decisions Design, develop, and maintain Tableau dashboards tailored to specific stakeholder groupsvisually engaging, intuitive, and data-rich Manage the dashboard and analytics product inventory, including backlog tracking and prioritization Present and demo visualizations to senior leadership and stakeholders, gathering feedback for improvements Document data processes, create SOPs, maintain data dictionaries, and contribute to Confluence or internal knowledge sharing pages Explore automation opportunities and integration with unstructured data and Enterprise-level tools, including LLM-compatible formats Must Have's: Active and current Top Secret/SCI security clearance (must be able to upgrade and maintain a CI polygraph) Bachelor's degree At least 8 years of professional experience Proven experience in data analysis and visualization Proficiency with coding languages, software tools, or scripting for data work Nice to Have's: Hands-on experience creating dashboards in Tableau Ability to proactively identify opportunities for analytics enhancement Experience with COTS statistical tools (SPSS, SAS, MatLab, etc.) Proficiency in data mining, database development, or data maintenance Working knowledge of Python, MySQL, D3, SPSS, SAS, Visual Basic, or R for summarizing and presenting statistical data Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders on the value of data science solutions Familiarity with AI/ML tools or platforms Willingness to contribute to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment Location: Springfield, VA (on-site) Salary: $120,000$165,000 Benefits: Our client offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package through SourceFly, including: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid Holidays Parental Leave Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certification Support Employee Referral Program