Data Scientist I

Data Scientist I Knowesis, Inc. - 3.8 Fort Bragg, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications English Bachelor's degree Productivity software Technical Proficiency Statistical analysis tools

Full Job Description Position:

Data Scientist I Location:

Fort Bragg, NC Work Environment:

Onsite Clearance Required:

Secret Status:

Funded Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist I 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. The Data Scientist I will support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives. This position requires a SECRET clearance and U.S. Citizenship (applicants without proof of U.S. citizenship will not be considered due to the position's security clearance requirement). This position requires on-site work for all or a portion of the work being performed. The successful candidate will reside in the local area or relocate within 15 days of the start date. No relocation is authorized. The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Conducts basic data analytics, data manipulation, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions. Enter and analyze data within government systems. Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends, designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data. Assist the POTFF staff with survey design. Create, analyze, and report survey data. Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives. Work in consultation with POTFF program staff and the Government's POTFF biostatistician. Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of program evaluation, research methodologies and data analysis. Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline. Basic proficiency with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access. Basic proficiency with commonly used statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, Python, and R-Shiny. Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to effectively communicate with all personnel they will interact with. Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and shall be highly detail oriented. Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate constructively to a variety of contacts from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification or documented experience with Human Performance. Experience working with Special Operations, athletics/sports, or other military settings. Strong technical and analytical skills in the following: Data visualization/development (Power BI, Tableau), and Microsoft Power Apps Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.