NGA ST Data Scientist - Arnold, MO

Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring highly skilled Data Scientists to join our team, working on site at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Arnold facility in Arnold, MO, located just southwest of St. Louis.

The NGA Senior Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist and Expert Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist positions are responsible for automating cross-functional workflows, optimizing digital transfers, and modernizing production processes. The Data Scientist will operate at a senior or expert level, developing and improving data automation and integration processes to support intelligence operations.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a mission-focused environment where your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of GEOINT operations within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. If you are passionate about data science, GEOINT analysis, and the intelligence community, and have the necessary experience and clearance, we encourage you to apply.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

As an NGA Senior Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist or Expert Exploitation Specialist/Data Scientist at Woolpert, you will be tasked with: • Serving as the technical lead for automating cross-functional workflows, optimizing digital transfers, and modernizing production processes• Supporting cross-functional operations spanning custom product creation, data integrity, DLA support, and CADRG development• Developing and implementing automation solutions to streamline workflows, enhance digital transfer processes, and optimize GEOINT content delivery across the internal and external enterprise• Integrating disparate systems through APl development and implementation• Improving and supporting Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) capabilities

Minimum Requirements:• U.S. citizenship• Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearanceo Willingness to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening• A background with DoD/C/NGA-specific intelligence experience:o Must have a background where you have experience with NGA Foundation GEOINT products, data types, and delivery methodso Must have expert- or senior-level proficiency in Python and other programming languages applicable to automation developmento Must have expertise in integrating disparate systems through APl development and implementationo Must have demonstrated experience with database design, implementation, and optimizationo Must be able to support cross-functional operations spanning custom product creation, data integrity, DLA support, and CADRG developmento Must be able to develop and implement automation solutions that streamline workflows, enhance digital transfer processes, and optimize GEOINT content delivery across the enterprise• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and written with clarity and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field; degree counts toward total years of experience• GEOINT data and analysis experienceo Experience applying GEOINT standards and performing QA/QC• Experience working on site at NGA, preferably in a complex organizational environment• Ability to work closely with customers, identifying and providing necessary training and support• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify performance improvements, optimize data workflows, and develop solutions• Up to date on the latest industry trends and emerging best practices in GIS and GEOINT data analysis, management, governance, quality, and stewardship

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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