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This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, and funding availability. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist to join our team of passionate individuals in supporting the Air Force's Air Combat Command (ACC) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Enterprise program. As our data scientist, you'll lead advanced analytic efforts and drive data-informed decision-making across the organization. This role involves conducting end-to-end data science activities-including data engineering, exploratory analysis, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis-while transforming complex datasets into actionable insights through compelling visual and narrative storytelling.
The ideal candidate will proactively identify and retrieve relevant data from diverse sources, build scalable machine learning (ML) solutions, and develop AI-driven tools to automate analytical processes and improve operational efficiency.
Joining this program offers candidates the opportunity to apply their skills where they matter most - supporting a meaningful mission, influencing outcomes of national importance, and being part of a trusted team, whose work makes a measurable difference every day.
Essential Responsibilities: (describe the day-to-day)
• Perform advanced data analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis to uncover actionable insights.
• Design and develop machine learning models, including recommendation engines and automated scoring systems.
• Build, validate, and deploy high-quality predictive models and analytical solutions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Integrate and manage large, disparate datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
• Develop and automate workflows for data processing, model training, and reporting.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling visual, written, and verbal narratives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop AI-based tools to streamline and automate business processes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across analytical workflows.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
This position supports sensitive programs and requires strict adherence to DoD, Air Force, and IC cybersecurity, information assurance, and intelligence oversight standards.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Candidates must meet all DOD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Training Code 423 Advanced proficiency requirements in accordance with DOD 8140.03
• Experience working with large-scale and complex datasets, including Multi-INT or similar data environments
• Proficiency in major data science programming languages including Python and R
• Expertise in data visualization tools and applications, including Power BI and Tableau
• Experience managing and merging disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and local security and conduct standards
• Ability to complete required training and maintain qualifications throughout the contract
• Availability for CONUS and OCONUS support as mission requirements dictate
• Contractor-provided training and certification upkeep (unless Government-directed)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required program, system, and facility access

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI eligibility
Minimum Education: Master's degree or bachelor's degree with at least five years of related senior-level experience in data science.
Minimum Years of Experience:10 years or relevant data science experience; at least part of the required experience must be within the past two (2) years.
Required Certifications:

• Must meet DoD 8140.02 / DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Requirements
• Appropriate DCWF role alignment (e.g., Cyber Defense Analyst, ISSO, Network or Systems Security roles)
• Certification eligibility prior to contract performance (tracked and reported per Government standards)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in advanced analytics within intelligence, defense, or similar data-intensive domains
• Experience in developing and deploying automated AI/ML solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with big data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $103k to $156k. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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