The role involves analyzing complex datasets from multiple sources to develop dashboards and visualizations that provide actionable insights for senior leadership. Additionally, the developer will support data management practices and ensure the secure handling of sensitive personnel information.
Data Scientist / Dashboard Developer We need an experienced Data Scientist / Dashboard Developer to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW P&R) CIO Cyber Workforce through a subcontract with Booz Allen Hamilton. This office manages the technology and data behind the Department of War's people, including service members, civilian employees, and military families, and turns that information into insight leaders can act on. In this role, you will analyze data from multiple sources, develop dashboards and visualizations, and turn complex findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. You will use Qlik, SQL, Databricks, Python, Spark, and Pandas to shape data, identify trends, and answer questions about organizational and process performance. You will also support data management practices that enable data science, enterprise analytics, and artificial intelligence products, including the secure handling of sensitive personnel data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform data analysis and provide recommendations through dashboards, visualizations, and reports using Qlik Sense or Tableau
Develop data manipulation scripts using SQL or other applications
Shape data to answer questions about organizational and process performance
Analyze datasets from disparate sources to identify patterns, trends, insights, and areas of concern
Translate analytical findings into clear narratives that support decision making and brief senior leadership
Define and execute data management techniques and develop products that enable data science, enterprise analytics, and artificial intelligence
Receive, store, analyze, and protect non-sensitive and sensitive data and data models involving DoW military and civilian personnel and military personnel dependents
Handle personally identifying information and protected health information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements
Prepare and edit technical content for business audiences
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) to ten (10) years of directly related experience as a Data Analyst or Data Scientist
Demonstrated hands-on experience with technologies such as Databricks, Python, Spark, and Pandas
Proficiency in Qlik
Experience with Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, or other Business Intelligence (BI) tools
Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results with little direction or oversight
Comfortable using AI tools to improve product quality and delivery speed
Aptitude for technical writing and editing for business audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with machine learning models and/or generative AI
Experience with cloud data structures such as AWS S3, Delta tables, and external tables
Demonstrated experience building end-to-end data pipelines in Databricks
Proven ability to integrate existing legacy systems
EDUCATION
B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. in a related field
LOCATION
Fully remote - Full telework allowed
CLEARANCE
Active Secret security clearance required
U.S. citizenship is required
CLIENT
Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness (OUSW P&R) - CIO Cyber Workforce - Booz Allen Hamilton subcontract
WORK HOURS
Full-time position
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility - W2
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $155,000 - $165,000
Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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