Junior Data Scientist

Posted 13 Days Ago
Dahlgren, VA
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
The Data Scientist will support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center, applying machine learning and analytics to enhance defense strategies through complex data insights.
Summary Generated by Built In

Radiance Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company where innovation, ownership, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We offer a standout benefits package—including competitive salaries, full health/dental/vision/life insurance, a generous 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and a supportive, growth-driven work environment.

We’re looking for a Data Scientist to join our Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team. In this role, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, fellow data scientists, and operations research analysts to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center and other Department of Defense and Intelligence Community missions.

If you're passionate about extracting insights from complex data, applying cutting-edge machine learning techniques, and helping shape national defense strategies, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Required Skills

  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and high attention to detail
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field
  • Knowledge of data normalization and handling large, complex, or incomplete datasets
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or R (VBA or MATLAB experience a plus)
  • Experience visualizing analytical results and building compelling dashboards
  • Familiarity with constructive simulation systems (e.g., AFSIM, ITASE, NGTS)
  • Proven ability to perform advanced statistical modeling and experimentation

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
    (with at least 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics, or computer science)
  • Experience developing or enhancing cloud-based data solutions
  • Strong knowledge of data imputation techniques and applied machine learning
  • Familiarity with defense-related analytics or operational modeling preferred

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, AL
905 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Radiance Technologies, Inc. is an employee-owned small business prime contractor. Radiance leads the way in developing government and commercial customer-focused solutions. Leveraging its record of technical innovation and operational expertise, Radiance Technologies offers:

• Cyber Solutions
• Systems Engineering
• Technology Development, Production, Testing, and Evaluation
• Technology Application
• Intelligence Community Support
• Government Program Support

The company’s 900+ employees in 15+ U.S. and international offices serve customers in the Department of Defense (DOD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the national intelligence community, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other government organizations, and selected commercial customers.

Radiance Technologies continues to attract and retain talented motivated employees by being an employee-owned company – founded with the idea of providing an environment, a benefits package, and a stock ownership plan that are second to none.

For more information, visit www.radiancetech.com. Radiance Technologies, Inc. – Concepts to Capabilities®

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