Data Scientist I

Company: Knowesis
Location: Coronado
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families. This work will be performed at the client's location on NAB, Coronado (San Diego, CA).This position requires a SECRET clearance and requires U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of US citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security clearance requirement).Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Enter, clean, and conduct basic data manipulation and analysis, ensure data accuracy.
• Build and disseminate databases and spreadsheets designed to record POTFF related programmatic data.
• Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.
• Enter and analyze data within government systems.
• Work in consultation with POTFF program staff and the Government's POTFF biostatistician.
• Be able to use statistics and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data.A qualified candidate will:
  • Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to effectively communicate with all personnel for which they will interact.
  • Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
  • Shall be highly detail-oriented.
  • Certification or documented experience with Human Performance is preferred.
  • Experience working with Special Operations or other military settings is preferred.
  • Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Prior experience using statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, and R.
  • Bachelor's Degree in quantitative science, social science, or related discipline is required.COVID-19Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Knowesis requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. An employee is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or one week after receiving a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. All newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesKnowesis will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
    • • ExperienceRequired

        • Prior experience using statistical software application such as SPSS, SAS, and R
        • Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.EducationRequired
          • Bachelors or better

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