Data Scientist with Security Clearance

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Job Description About BAE Systems
Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About This Job
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Data Scientist. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of strategic deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. We develop sophisticated software and other solutions for a multitude of critical challenges facing the ICBM and other mission spaces. Our culture is defined by collaboration and excellence, and as such, you will be paired with a mentor within a small team environment to facilitate a smooth onboarding process as you become familiar with our missions and the technologies we employ to deliver discriminating capabilities to our customers.
This position will have the following duties and responsibilities: Participate in the design of end-to-end business intelligence solutions, establishing best practices and standards for the organization's BI practice
Work with research scientists and engineers to implement advanced algorithms, software, and models for a broad array of applications, including machine learning, data fusion, data science, and other advanced analytics. This work will be performed working directly with an experienced cross-functional development team utilizing a development platform/environment that aligns with DevSecOps and GitOps principles towards CI/CD
Evaluate and select appropriate data analytics tools, technologies, and platforms to support the organization's data strategy
Approach problem-solving through persistence, innovation, teamwork and a willingness to meet challenges head on
Collaborate as a member of the data team to build and enhance the BI infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting/visualization tools
Collaborate with the UX Team to build wireframes and design prototypes
Work with Product Owner to break the work down into a prioritized product backlog
Work with the Product Owner, technical teams, and Scrum Master to plan sprints
Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in the field of data science and provide recommendations for incorporating new technologies and methodologies into the practice
Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of solutionsWhat's In It For You
Competitive wages
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Tuition reimbursement
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Work Location
Remote/Hybrid Travel Clearance Requirement
The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred, but not required. Certification Requirement
If not already DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant, the applicant must receive CompTIA Security+ or other DoD IAT Level II certification within 6 months of employment. Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Degree and Years of Experience High School Diploma and 16+ years of relevant experience, or
BS/BA Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or
MS/MA Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
(Degree should be in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Physics, Statistics or other relevant discipline)
Required Experience & Skills: Desire to work in a culture of high trust, highly collaborative, and ever striving to evolve as high performing team
Proven ability to contribute to an open, honest, accountable, and collaborative team environment
Experience providing solutions to challenging problems where technical and business demands conflict
Experience working on technical teams to design, develop, and implement enterprise IT applications to support business data enablement requirements
Proficient understanding of data visualizations tools, data repositories, scheduling and delivery best practices, and other business processes
Strong communication skills (oral and written) as well as the ability to interact with stakeholders, team members, external vendors, various levels of management, and internal clients with assorted levels of data and business intelligence experience
Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
A basic understanding of software development lifecycle best practices
A basic understanding of Agile best practices including Scrum and DevSecOps
Clearance Requirement
The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required. Certification Requirement
If not already DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant, the applicant must receive CompTIA Security+ or other DoD IAT Level II certification within 6 months of employment. Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Familiar with design and architectural patterns
Familiar with SQL databases: MS SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91980 - $156330 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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