Marine Data Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Future Need - Actively Interviewing Location

Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC

We're seeking a Data Scientist to support innovation and efficiency for the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River Innovation & Readiness Department. If you enjoy hands‑on development across analytics, dashboards, and custom tools, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Description

The Data Scientist develops mathematical and statistical models, custom applications, and data‑driven products that deliver innovation and efficiency.

Minimum/General Experience

4 years of data science, operations research, and custom application development experience.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, computer science, information technology, mathematics or a related field.

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• Above average experience developing and applying mathematical and statistical models and operations research techniques
• Above average experience conducting predictive analysis to evaluate alternative courses of action
• Above average experience supporting qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Above average experience programming in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), R)
• Above average experience designing, developing, and maintaining custom applications and automation tools
• Above average experience building data‑driven dashboards and digital products with the Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power Apps, Power BI)
• Above average proficiency gathering, assembling, cleansing, validating, and analyzing data to produce valid and reliable findings
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience creating reports, presentations, user manuals, and training guides
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent ability to work effectively in a team and with stakeholders
• Experience supporting a federal agency (preferred)

General Physical Requirements

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

• Assignment Location - Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DOD Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship

DoD Clearance Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• A check of local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction over the areas where the applicant has lived, worked, or attended school
• Education check- Attendance and Degrees
• Employment verification -may include interviews of supervisors and/or co‑workers
• Corroboration of unemployment
• May include reference interviews
• May include interviews of the individual, former spouse (s)
• Confirmation of all residences
• Verification of public record information

Acceptable Credentials Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to:

• Designs, develops, and adapts mathematical and statistical models and techniques to support readiness analysis
• Conducts predictive analysis to evaluate and compare alternative courses of action
• Designs, develops, and maintains custom applications and automation tools to meet the emerging needs of tenant units
• Builds data‑driven dashboards and digital products using tools such as Power Apps, Power BI, and Python
• Gathers, assembles, cleanses, validates, and analyzes data to produce valid and reliable findings
• Applies both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models that resolve problems or define solutions
• Analyzes readiness programs and initiatives to identify trends and produce predictions appropriate to the needs of tenant units
• Researches methods and advanced statistics to devise innovative solutions and recommend alternatives where there is no single solution
• Identifies opportunities and methods for capturing readiness‑related data
• Supports biweekly updates to the Commanding Officer's update brief
• Creates documentation, user manuals, and training guides for custom applications
• Maintains clear and concise documentation

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual projected pay range for this position is $87,198 - $118,523 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service‑disabled veteran‑owned (SDVOSB), veteran‑owned (VOSB), and woman‑owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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