Sr Data Scientist

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
We are seeking Systems Engineers to perform as a Data Scientist/ Analyst. In this role, you will develop, transform, and model data to improve decision making. You are responsible for data extraction and manipulation of data sets resulting in workflows and predictive models for end-users using system tools (dashboards). You will conduct analysis on data to ensure correct predictive forecasting. You will manages the analytics request process by capturing requirements and are responsible for the creation and maintenance of the resulting analytic dashboards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in math or a science related field (or possess at least 10 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree)

• 10+ years of experience developing and communicating repeatable big data discovery, preparation, manipulation, and normalization for analysts

• 10+years of experience with statistical and scripting languages for complex GEOINT and data analysis

• Experience analyzing structured and unstructured data sources, with a deep understanding of relational database structure, exploitation, and spatiotemporal visualization

• Experience developing and applying multidisciplinary mathematical and statistical models to extract patterns, relationships, and anticipatory likelihoods beyond single discipline capabilities

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• Experience manipulating data across PostgreSQL , ORACLE, SQL, or other database management systems and wrangling imperfect tabular and geospatial data for analysis

• 10+ years of experience in the development of algorithms leveraging Visual Basic, R, Python, or SQL/NoSQL

• 10+ years of experience with Distributed data and computing tools and visualization tools, including ArcGIS, SPSS, SAS, Matlab, Tableau

• Knowledge and experience using Activity-based Intelligence (ABI), Structured Observation Management (SOM), and Object Based Production (OBP) tools and tradecraft

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Natural Language Processing

• Experience building and maintaining databases

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.