NEW
Full Time
Please review the job details below.Maxar is looking to add a Data Scientist to their team in Tampa, FL. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting Command assessments, conducting statistical analysis of primary and secondary-source opinion research projects, visualizing quantitative data (e.g., developing histograms, trend graphs, etc.), performing geospatial analysis, and overseeing technical inputs for the construction and application of an assessments database. The candidate should also be comfortable working with military planners to break down and synthesize data in a fashion that best informs plans and operations.Highlights of Responsibilities:Conducting statistical analysis of structured and semi-structured data sets, to include opinion research, social media-based big data, and various secondary-source indices.Analysis will include presentation of basic descriptive statistics, longitudinal analysis, and hypothesis testing (to include, but not limited to, non-parametric correlation and principal components analysis).Supporting assessments of the information environment, applying a combination of opinion research data, intelligence, operational reporting, and social media insights.Provide data visualization and quantitative analysis; manage and optimize existing databases, as well as potentially oversee vendor efforts to build new databases, as required by the customer.Prepare status reports, assess project issues and risks, and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.Develop automated approaches leveraging artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML) and natural language processing (NLP) to streamline the input of operational assessment data into the Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) system.Contribute to methodology advancement for analyzing and extracting insights from large-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets to enhance comprehension of target audience behaviors and reactions.Designs, develops, and programs methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze unstructured, diverse "big data" sources to generate actionable insights and solutions for client services and product enhancement.Interacts with product and service teams to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments.Develops and codes software programs, algorithms, and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources.Identifies meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources; interprets and communicates insights and findings from analysis and experiments to product, service, and business managers.Uses understanding in area of specialization to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways.Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.This position will require you to network with senior internal and external personnel in their area of expertise.Minimum qualifications: Current/active Secret security clearance.Bachelor's degree in a Data Science related field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.).3 years of relevant experience.Demonstrated experience applying data science expertise towards social scientific problem sets.Experience in work/research history demonstrating applied experience with data science approaches.Statistical package expertise in IBM SPSS/PASW, R, STATA or MS Excel statistics.Preferred Qualifications:Active TS/SCI security clearance.Master's degree in a Data Science related field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, etc.).#cjpostCOVID-19 Update:All Maxar U.S. employees and international employees who work in the U.S. and visit Maxar sites must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than January 18, 2022, except in cases where legally entitled to an exception.Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location/Region: Tampa, FL (33694)