Senior Data Science Consultant
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at Parsons. US - DC, Washington · full-time · $134,100–$241,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Design a data-entry interface that helps users submit accurate information with fewer errors
- Keep Air Force training guides and system records current, and support knowledge transfer to personnel
- Maintain and improve data platforms, including integrations with DoD mission-assurance systems and Air Force data fabric
- Turn business owners’ needs into technical plans, then support mission-assurance analysis and decision products
- Build and sustain data workflows, models, and tools for analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation
What you bring
- You hold an active Top Secret clearance and can secure SCI eligibility before the role starts
- You have a master’s degree and at least ten years of related experience
- You have Palantir Foundry application-development certification or can earn it within the first three months
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone who can combine data-platform development with analytics for mission-assurance work. You’ll need an active Top Secret clearance to apply and must obtain Top Secret SCI clearance before starting. The position is full-time.
From the employer
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Data Science Consultant to join our team! The Air Force Mission Assurance (MA) Construct Support Team requires highly specialized technical, analytical, and investigative support services. In this role you will provide data platform enablement and analytical support to ensure that MA business process workflows are scalable, maintainable, and decision-relevant.
What You'll Be Doing:
Execute the role of Data Platform User Experience and Application Designer, Data Collection and Entry by designing the user interface and experience of a data collection platform, specifically focusing on making the process of entering data as intuitive and efficient as possible for users, ensuring accurate data capture and minimizing errors
Maintain documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer processes to support Air Force personnel.
Provide ongoing system maintenance, enhancement, and performance optimizations
Capability development, integration with DoD MA systems and Dept of AF Data Fabric systems to ensure USAF MA Enterprise data system of record capabilities are maintained.
Work with the requirement business owners to understand needs and translate requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
Provide analytical support to Mission Assurance activities
Enterprise platform coordination and advocacy support
Data architecture review, evolution, stewardship, and process support
Workflow data platform enablement, sustainment, and automation
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Top Secret security clearance or higher
Master's degree
10+ years of related experience
Must have Palantir Foundry Application Developer certification or be able to obtain it within 90 days of starting work on this program
Apply advanced analytics, AI/ML, and statistical methods to derive insights from complex mission data sets, including design, development, evaluation, and application of AI- and ML-based analytical methods to support MA use cases.
Translation of analytical and AI-driven insights into decision-relevant products for senior leaders and MA stakeholders.
Ability to implement, sustain, and scale MA data workflows, analytical models, and decision-support tools
Align MA data workflows with evolving MA processes, governance requirements, and decision-support needs
Configure Government-directed data platform capabilities to enable MA data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and automation
Implement, sustain, and continuously improve MA–related business process workflows, including coordination workflows, governance preparation workflows
Experience working in Palantir Foundry’s data integration and platform application
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI clearance prior to the start date.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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