What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Scientist position at West 4th Strategy?
Data Scientist
ROLE
We need a Data Scientist to serve in The Air Force’s (AF) Innovation Branch, AFWERX. AFWERX teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent, and transition dual-use capabilities. The AFWERX divisions serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. Your role as the Data Scientist for AFWERX is to gather and analyze requirements by working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights. Your contributions ensure the efficient operation and success of the division's initiatives and objectives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
BENEFITS
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need a Data Scientist to serve in The Air Force’s (AF) Innovation Branch, AFWERX. AFWERX teams internationally across academia, industry and government to develop technology, expand talent, and transition dual-use capabilities. The AFWERX divisions serve to expand the defense industrial base for advanced technologies, empower Airmen and Guardian talent, and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. Your role as the Data Scientist for AFWERX is to gather and analyze requirements by working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable insights. Your contributions ensure the efficient operation and success of the division's initiatives and objectives. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement machine learning models and predictive analytics to support data-driven decision-making across AFWERX initiatives.
- Design and optimize statistical models to identify trends, predict outcomes, and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Work with stakeholders to define data-driven solutions, identifying key areas where artificial intelligence and automation can improve efficiencies.
- Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured data to enable accurate modeling and analysis.
- Conduct A/B testing and experiment design to assess the impact of innovation strategies and refine program effectiveness.
- Create data pipelines and automation scripts to streamline data ingestion, processing, and real-time analytics.
- Build and deploy interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate key findings to leadership and technical teams.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in the AI, ML, and data science domains to enhance AFWERX’s innovation ecosystem.
- Work closely with engineers and developers to integrate AI/ML solutions into operational platforms.
- Participate in industry events, research communities, and pilot projects to stay ahead of advancements in data science and their applicability to AFWERX initiatives.
- Proven experience in data analysis, database management, and data visualization.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
- Experience with machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights for non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of the defense industry and the AFWERX program is a plus.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
LOCATION
- Dayton, OH
CLEARANCE
- Secret Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship.
CLIENT
- Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFWERX
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
- 40-hour work week, 8.5 hours a day (including a 30-minute lunch period), Monday through Friday.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental.
- Retirement (401k & Roth)
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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