Data Scientist - A365

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1623

Job Title: Data Scientist - A365

Location: Remote

Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): One of the following certifications prior to start date: CEH(P), GMON, GRID, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GDSA, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, CYSA

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs and objectives.
• Extract, clean, and preprocess data from various sources for analysis.
• Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Build tools to automate data collection.
• Create and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to support decision-making.
• Conduct data exploration and visualization to identify trends and patterns.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in data analysis and Power BI.

Education and Background

Bachelor's in computer science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering OR one of the following certifications prior to start date: CEH(P), GMON, GRID, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GDSA, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+, CYSA

Years of Experience

2 years of experience with BS/BA, 4 years of experience with AA/AS, 6 years of experience with no degree

Required Skills

• Proficiency in data modeling, data transformation, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, including the creation of interactive reports and dashboards.
• Solid programming skills in languages such as Python or R is a plus.
• Experience with SQL, PowerShell, Python, and R for data manipulation and extraction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Working Conditions

• 100% remote
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Fine motor skills, with the ability to operate keyboards, phones, and controls

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.