Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Data Scientist-Senior will support the Intelligence Data Science Team (IDST) in the SOCOM HQ Intelligence Directorate located at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL .

The Data Scientist-Sr position involves building and shipping Python-based analytic services, creating web-based GUIs, designing automated data linking methods, and managing the full lifecycle of data processes. Additionally, responsibilities include creating machine learning applications using Python with a Streamlit frontend, conducting exploratory data analysis (EDA) on Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), and other classified sources, and integrating data from vendor APIs, databases, and other sources into unified applications.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Guide the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role.
• Develop data-driven solutions to unusually complex business challenges.
• Utilize advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques.
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experience, efficiencies, process improvements, and other business outcomes.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Design, research, and develop highly advanced processes, which may result in new product/business opportunities for the company.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data including CAI and PAI sources.

• Support ML model development and Python-based analytics, including entity resolution and applied statistics.

• Assist with API data integrations, containerization workflows, and development of Streamlit-based GUIs.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.

• Demonstrated experience with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.

• Strong understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.  

• Experience: 10+ years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work. 

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

• Certifications: None required; cloud or ML-related certifications preferred.

• Role requirements: On-Site 5 days

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role 

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE 
At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY 
Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans 

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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