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Serco

Manager Data Analytics

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

We support complex federal missions across defense, civilian, and intelligence domains by combining ... Partner with program managers, data scientists, data engineers, cybersecurity staff, and customer ...

Serco

Manager Data Engineering

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

We support complex federal missions across defense, civilian, and intelligence domains by combining ... Partner with program managers, solution architects, data scientists, analysts, cybersecurity staff ...

Guidehouse

Data Architect

Indianapolis, IN

$61 - $78.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical ... Experience supporting the Department of Defense , including exposure to Advana or DoD enterprise ...

Guidehouse

Model Validation Lead

Indianapolis, IN

... defense and federal financial domains, ensuring models are sound, explainable, compliant, and operationally fit for purpose. You will work closely with data scientists, MLOps engineers, system owners ...

Serco

Data Engineer-Washington DC

Edinburgh, IN · On-site

$79.40K - $105.90K/yr

... defense and safety of our sailors. You must have an Active or Current Secret clearance or be eligible for a clearance. You will serve as a Data Engineer/Scientist in support of VIRGINIA Class Program ...

Serco

Metrics Data Analyst-Washington DC

Edinburgh, IN · On-site

Education or certification in data analytics, computer science, or a related field is preferred. If ... Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more ...

Precinmac

AI Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Understand business problems and identify opportunities to implement data science solutions ... Experience in a regulated manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environment highly desired.

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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$125.78K/yr

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Posted 21 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 517 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.Qualifications:All qualification and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.
Basic Requirement:

  1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or field directly related to the position. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
    OR

  2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study (30 semester hours) as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

Specialized Experience:GS-14 - In addition to meeting the basic requirement you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.
Specialized experience is defined as: directing and conducting complex data science and data preparation activities on large structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets, including designing and optimizing data integration processes, transformations, and data structures that enable analytics, automation, and machine learning use cases; OR applying advanced quantitative, machine learning, or predictive techniques to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that improve operational analytics and support critical business and audit decisions; OR leading the full lifecycle of data-centric projects, from defining objectives and recommending data collection, integration, and retention requirements, to presenting findings and providing authoritative policy recommendations to senior leadership; OR providing input to and supporting enterprise data governance frameworks, including data classification, lineage, metadata cataloging, and integration with enterprise data and governance platforms, using languages such as SQL, Python, or R and modern data platform tools.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.Employment Type: OTHER

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