Data Science Manager, Senior

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a senior-level Data Science Manager to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG)’s Ship Design Team (SDT) in Washington, DC. In this role, the candidate will applying statistical analysis and data mining to apply, learn, and improve understanding of data relating to USCG platforms, systems, and personnel. An ideal candidate will have prior experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and publishing data in a USCG, Navy, DoD, or other Federal environment.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct statistical data analytics projects and/or studies to evaluate, design, and tabulate statistical sampling plans and analytical procedures and processes.
• Leverage Structured Query Language (SQL), Python data science and visualization packages (PyMC3, matplotlib, Bokeh, Sci-Kit, TensorFlow), MatLAB, PHP, Tableau, and similar data integration services and data visualization tools.
• Develop plans and oversight for full product development for Data Science projects from requirements development to deployment and sustainment.
• Provide recommendations for improvement, and data use, including development of standards, understanding data from trade, feasibility and in-life assessments.
• Perform and present results of simulations and sampling techniques such as Monte Carlo, Latin Hypercube, Markov Chain, etc.
• Provide professional and scientific expertise in performance of work requiring knowledge and application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques related to leveraging data to support the total lifecycle and systems engineering of Coast Guard boats and cutters including requirements development, design, construction, operations, sustainment, and disposal and support the development of manning and training requirements analysis for operational assets as well as supporting units and personnel.

Location: Primarily onsite (at least 3 days/week) at USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC. Alternate telework schedules or work locations may be considered for especially qualified candidates.

Travel: Up to 10% travel to CONUS locations is anticipated for ship checks. 
 
Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches) or vision.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $100,000 – 125,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, existing U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. Applicants who do not currently possess U.S Citizenship will not be considered.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required: This position requires eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred); OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire. Applicants who cannot affirm eligibility for a security clearance will not be considered.

Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as operations research, data science, applied mathematics or statistics, business management, or human resources management.
  • A Master’s level degree in a relevant field is preferred, and may be used to fulfill part of the years of experience requirement.
• At least eight (8) years of recent, relevant professional experience applying statistical analysis and data mining to apply, learn, and improve understanding of data.
  • Developing plans and oversight for full product development for Data Science projects from requirements development to deployment and sustainment.
  • Using data workflow management tools and approaches such as Kanban boards, Agile development, etc.
  • Experience obtained in a USCG, Navy, or other marine or defense environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of Structured Query Language (SQL), Python data science and visualization packages (PyMC3, matplotlib, Bokeh, Sci-Kit, TensorFlow), MatLAB, PHP, Tableau, and similar data integration services and data visualization tools.
• Ability to work independently and lead analyses of data and information for use.
• Proficiency with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal resources
• ID Theft benefits
• Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000