Mid Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Mid Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist:  At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary: B&A is looking for a Mid Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. we are seeking a Mid Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to support NGA Source operations at NGA Washington (NCE) in Springfield, VA. As an Exploitation Specialist under the GEO-SPI B labor framework, the successful candidate builds automation and data-integration solutions that streamline the collection, transformation, and dissemination of geospatial and intelligence data. This is a Mid-level (Level 3) position.

The individual implements and leads task execution with minimal oversight, may lead smaller teams, and is fully capable of meeting most services without direction. Work products demonstrate consistent, high-quality tradecraft; the individual assists lower-level personnel in developing tradecraft skills and collaborates effectively with Government and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop automation solutions in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh) to collect, transform, and disseminate data.
• Connect multiple databases and enterprise systems to automate data collection, transformation, and dissemination.
• Automate repetitive business and analytic tasks using scripts and workflows.
• Gather and disseminate metrics and operational data.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement automation solutions that improve workflow performance.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: 9+ years of relevant experience in data science, automation, software development, data engineering, database integration, GEOINT support, or related technical disciplines (a combination of education, professional certifications, and technical training may be considered in lieu of some years of experience).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem, including Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh, and related libraries.
• Demonstrated experience connecting multiple databases and enterprise systems to automate data collection, transformation, and dissemination.
• Experience automating repetitive business or analytic tasks using scripts and workflows.
• Experience gathering and disseminating metrics and operational data.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement automation solutions that improve workflow performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Skills:

• Coding / computer programming and data service enabling.
• Data management, data conditioning, and data analytics.
• Data visualization and dashboard development.
• Software expertise and integration across enterprise systems.
• Written communication and technical documentation.
• Quality assurance and process automation.

Security Clearance

• Active TS clearance.

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B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).

B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution. B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
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• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
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