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Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction.  Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA's decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

SPA is looking for a Mid-Level Data Scientist with Artificial Intelligence experience in the training and development field to support a contingent role with Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Manpower, Personnel & Training in San Diego, CA. #KS M

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Responsibilities

In this role, a Mid-Level Data Scientist will work with NAVWAR's CNO's Integrated Product Team for Data Science to help develop data scientist training for NAVWAR Enterprise products.  Work will include creation and modification of initial training plans, usable training packages for systems in production as well as training guides for instructors and maintenance personnel; support installation of new training equipment, including preparation of plans; alterations, conversions, rehabilitations, of facilities required incident to installation (excluding military construction); and field engineer services; support removals and re-installation of an initial equipment installation project, removal of equipment no longer used for training purposes, and re-installations required because of the re-establishment of upgrade of a training program; support initial training for new production equipment furnished until the training agency can acquire the capability; prepare technical or journeyman's manuals with associated instructor guides and trainee measurement aids when required for training of new or upgraded equipment due to a major system modification.   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or equivalent
• 5 (Five) or more years of professional experience in data science related to training and development, with a artificial intelligence focus
• Data management and data visualization experience with Navy or comparable DoW databases 
• Possession of 1 or more relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Cloud Essentials, Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA), Certificate of Cloud Security (CCSK), CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, EMC Data Science Associate (EMCDSA), Cloudera Certified Data Scientist (CCDH), Certified Apache Hadoop Developer (HCAHD) (Hortonworks), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Professional (CCP) (Cloudera), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer(MCSD), Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE), Private Cloud, Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH) (Cloudera)
• Proven ability to work independently and within a team environment to achieve client objectives.
• DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate with Navy partners to execute integrated training products
• Experience in direct support of a Navy or DoW data visualization product developing, preferably within NAVWAR or NETC

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Transparency Range: $125K-$144K.

Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $125,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,000.00/Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME