Data Scientist II

Company Overview

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Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks a talented Mid-Level Data Scientist to support a federal law enforcement agency client. This role supports the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex law enforcement data to drive data quality improvements and enhance operational efficiency for the agency.
Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will utilize platforms such as Databricks, Oracle (OBIEE/OAS), UiPath, Python, R, VBA, and SQL to identify data quality issues, develop automated solutions, and extract insights from complex datasets supporting agency operations. You should be able to communicate technical findings effectively to federal government clients and law enforcement personnel.

Responsibilities

Data Quality Analysis & Support

• Apply mathematical methods to statistically analyze agency datasets using R or Python to identify data quality issues and patterns
• Support development and implementation of predictive modeling for early detection of data quality problems
• Assist in developing algorithms for automated data quality validation and error remediation
• Support implementation of the Data Analysis Epicycle and assist with multiple correspondence analysis (MCA), principal component analysis (PCA), and association rule mining on law enforcement data

Technology Platform Support

• Work with platforms including: Databricks, Oracle (OBIEE/OAS), UiPath, VBA, Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools
• Support development of automation tools for data quality monitoring and remediation
• Perform queries, conduct analysis, and produce reports utilizing SQL, Python, R, MS Access, and MS Excel
• Assist in creating and maintaining automated workflows using UiPath

Data Engineering & Integration

• Assist in development of data quality validation processes for agency systems
• Support work with federal law enforcement categorical data from flat files, data warehouses, and external sources
• Help maintain data accuracy and integrity processes for agency reporting systems
• Support extract, transform, load (ETL) operations with data quality checkpoints
• Assist in ensuring accuracy of data uploaded to UIP DQI Verify

Reporting & Communication

• Assist in producing executive-level summary reports of data quality analysis results using RMarkdown or Jupyter Notebook
• Support creation of audit reports for agency Dashboards ensuring accuracy, completeness, and usability standards
• Participate in monthly teleconferences with field offices and data quality POCs
• Create visualizations and dashboards that effectively communicate data quality metrics and trends

DQI Operations Support

• Help identify potential agency data quality issues and support development of resolution methods
• Assist in addressing training gaps and providing recommendations for system usability improvements
• Support evaluation and resolution of historical data errors in law enforcement systems
• Contribute to development of training materials and documentation in Confluence
• Assist with monitoring and responding to agency mailbox inquiries

Quality Assurance Support

• Support audits of agency Dashboards for accuracy, format, completeness, and usability
• Assist in validation of titles, footnotes, data sources, and underlying data
• Help leverage audit results to inform future data quality priorities
• Contribute to development of data quality standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related technical field
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant data science and analytics experience

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL, with familiarity in statistical and data analytical software including Databricks and Oracle systems
• Experience with VBA and basic automation tools
• Ability to produce summary reports using RMarkdown or Jupyter Notebook
• Experience with data analysis methodologies and statistical techniques such as multiple correspondence analysis (MCA), principal component analysis (PCA), and association rule mining
• Experience working with government or enterprise data from various sources

Federal Experience

• Interest in supporting federal law enforcement agencies and understanding of government data requirements
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to federal government stakeholders and law enforcement personnel
• Understanding of data security and compliance requirements in government environments

Security Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate federal security clearance.
• Background investigation required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS operations or similar law enforcement data systems
• Experience with federal homeland security or immigration enforcement data initiatives
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and best practices in government environments
• Experience with dashboard development and data visualization for law enforcement operations
• Familiarity with federal data governance and compliance requirements

Professional Certifications (Optional):

• Advanced Data Science: Certified Senior Data Scientist (CSDS); Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
• Automation & Integration: UiPath Advanced RPA Developer; Oracle Analytics Cloud certifications
• Machine Learning and AI: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate; AWS Certified Machine Learning; Databricks Machine Learning Professional

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.