Computer Scientist-Senior

Computer Scientist-Senior

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Extensive experience in analytics, data science, or AI/ML within a DoD or IC environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and simulation analysis.
• Proficient in tools and programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar.
• Experience with neural network architectures and model operationalization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, mission-critical settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth logical analysis of management problems using multivariate analysis, linear modeling, and data mining.
• Develop and apply advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to complex datasets.
• Build, validate, and maintain predictive analytics models in support of mission planning and simulation.
• Present technical findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
• Prepare comprehensive, non-technical written reports for executive-level management.
• Communicate model outputs and insights to users and provide necessary training/support.
• Supervise junior staff and oversee task scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Define project scope and deliverables, estimate timelines, resource requirements, and develop project plans.
• Coordinate project milestones and deliverables; conduct regular status checks with customers and internal teams.
• Guide technical development of AI/ML models, including neural network architecture design, data generation, and evaluation.
• Lead verification and validation (V&V) of all threat definitions and models under the ITASE Task Order.
• Support and test the ITASE architecture, tools, environmental models, mission threads, and operational readiness reviews (ORRs).
• Pilot new ITASE environments incorporating innovative analytic technologies and methodologies.
• Provide recommendations for evolving the ITASE architecture and toolsets to maintain leading-edge capabilities.
• Support integration of Net-Centric Warfare and Digital Engineering concepts into ITASE framework.
• Ensure modeling and simulation capabilities align with current and future mission needs of DoD and allied partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting ITASE or similar military simulation environments.
• Familiarity with kill-web scenarios, metamodeling, and first-order analysis techniques.
• Background in digital engineering, net-centric systems, or systems-of-systems architect.