SPA Data Scientist SME II

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2012, IB3 Global Solutions is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).  We focus on the reduction of threats across the CBRN spectrum. Our solutions are based on the current threat stream and the operational realities facing our customer organizations as they endeavor to secure our nation. We are broad in capacity, yet focused on the markets we serve; and focused on the employees who make it all possible.

POSITION SUMMARY

The candidate will assist a national security U.S. government agency by providing high-level technical expertise by, developing new methods for extracting data/information agency nuclear testing operations and translation of nuclear effects information for Interagency stakeholders. The agency core mission integrates large numbers of historical data sets related to the US nuclear mission with advanced digitization and data manipulation techniques for additional use of such information. The ability to understand complex legacy systems, weapon effects, phenomenology, verification and validation tools, and niche mission needs ensures this role can properly support multiple portfolios of technical contribution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Support general agency nuclear security mission priorities with external partners
• Provide technical guidance to requests for support (RFS) and information retrieval related to nuclear weapon systems, testing, and simulation cases
• Provide technical oversight for critical internal and external missions with performing contractors
• Provide recommendations for technical solutions related to analysis, operations, and data manipulation
• Support the transformation of data collection to a modern framework with a diverse team of technical disciplines
• Analyze and recommend current and future mission needs to government and military management at various levels
• Aiding in optimizing the management of physical-to-digital data conversion for various mission needs
• Execute analytical studies
• Research and evaluate high performance computing tools, programs, and algorithms for future scientific technical data curation.
• Write and provide technical reports and white papers describing state-of-the-art technology and methodology research, evaluation, and recommendations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-10 years of related experience
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to attain and hold a Top Secret clearance; SCI eligible.
• Familiarity with designing and managing IT infrastructure.
• Proficient understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, and Decision Forests, as well as modern large-language models (LLAMA, BERT, GPT, etc.).
• Experience with modern software development frameworks (DevSecOps, MLOps) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), AI RMF, and/or Enterprise Risk Management.
• Understanding of nuclear weapon effects.
• Familiarity with designing and developing microservices ML architectures, and model and software containerization.
• Familiarity with program application interfaces (APIs) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, MS Azure).
• Experience transitioning legacy systems to cloud environment optimized applications.
• Ability to provide recommendations derived from complex set of requirements and work independently and complete tasking with minimum guidance and supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, research-oriented group that has several concurrent projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and use of MS Teams, Workflows, and PowerBi.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, or a related technical discipline

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Master’s degree in data science, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with federated machine learning and federated data processing and ingestion.
• Experience in DoD Dev/Sec/Ops delivery of software capabilities.
• Experience in nuclear weapon effects.
• Knowledge of the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF).

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 15-30% travel expected
• On-site presence is required with minimal telework available due to classified nature of the work
• 40 hours work week, M-F, 8am - 5pm

BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG TEST NOTICE TO APPLICANT

IB3 Global Solutions is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening. The drug screening will involve a 7-panel urine test in compliance with all EEOC and FCRA regulations. Further, all employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification during their employment. The background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information:

• Social Security Number
• Criminal Convictions & History
• Prior Employment History
• Educational History

Positions requiring security clearances will have additional background investigation requirements in accordance with federal regulations. This may require some or all of the below based on the sensitivity of the postion.

• The completion of an SF-85 or SF-86 form
• Fingerprints
• Interviews with an Investigator
• Interviews of references
• A polygraph

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Financial Advisor access
• Free/Discounted Tax Filing
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Flex Holiday Plan
• Health & Wellness Program with access to discounted and reimbursable Supplemental Insurance, Legal Service plans, and mental wellness app
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program