Data Scientist I

Pingwind
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Data scientists with logistics and systems engineering experience will find this remote role in the defense sector offers a chance to impact naval operations through analytical modeling and decision support.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with logistics and systems engineering expertise in defense or government contexts
    — “support cradle-to-grave activities, including engineering, technology transition, installation, logistics”
  • Individuals who can bridge data science with operational research and system readiness
    — “integrate logistics, data science, reliability and maintainability engineering, and operations research”
  • Professionals with a background in handling complex datasets and translating insights into actionable strategies
    — “transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information supporting operational and program decision-making”

Things to consider

  • A Secret security clearance is mandatory, which may require a background check and time to obtain
    — “Required Clearance: Secret”
  • This role is likely to involve working with sensitive defense-related systems and data
    — “critical U.S. Navy Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Decoy, and Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) systems”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with integrating logistics and engineering data for system analysis
    — “integrate logistics, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and operational data”
  • Showcase skills in statistical analysis and machine learning with unstructured data
    — “apply data mining, data modeling, statistical analysis, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning”
  • Emphasize ability to create clear data visualizations for both technical and non-technical audiences
    — “create effective data visualizations, dashboards, and dynamic reports”
  • Demonstrate experience in translating mission requirements into analytical solutions
    — “translate mission and business requirements into analytical solutions”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • develop analytical techniques
  • apply data mining and modeling
  • analyze large datasets
  • create data visualizations
  • interpret analytical results
Typical background
1 year of experiencedata sciencelogistics

Skills & requirements

Required

Data MiningData ModelingStatistical AnalysisNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningData-oriented ProgrammingAnalytical ToolsData VisualizationData InterpretationLogisticsEngineeringMaintenanceReliabilityOperations ResearchData-driven Decision-making

Preferred

CybersecurityIT InfrastructureSupply Chain ManagementSystem DesignContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

Data MiningData ModelingStatistical AnalysisNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningData-oriented ProgrammingData VisualizationLogisticsReliability EngineeringOperations ResearchCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkData Science

About the role

Original posting from Pingwind via Lever

Required Clearance: Secret

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Data Scientist I who will provide technical, analytical, and lifecycle support to the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Division (MEWSD) for critical U.S. Navy Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Decoy, and Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) systems. This role supports cradle-to-grave activities, including engineering, technology transition, installation, logistics, product support, test and evaluation, sustainment, maintenance, and repair. The Data Scientist I will integrate logistics, data science, reliability and maintainability engineering, and operations research to analyze and model complex systems, improve operational availability, and support data-driven decisions. This position directly contributes to optimizing warfighting capability, system readiness, reliability, and lifecycle performance while balancing mission requirements, performance, and cost.

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:

  • Develop and implement analytical techniques and applications that transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information supporting operational and program decision-making.
  • Apply data mining, data modeling, statistical analysis, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning techniques to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Use data-oriented programming languages and analytical tools to collect, process, integrate, analyze, and interpret complex datasets.
  • Develop data models and algorithms to identify trends, patterns, relationships, anomalies, risks, and performance indicators.
  • Create effective data visualizations, dashboards, and dynamic reports that communicate complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Interpret analytical results and provide data-driven findings and recommendations to support system performance, readiness, reliability, maintainability, and operational availability.
  • Integrate logistics, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and operational data to support lifecycle management and sustainment analysis.
  • Develop and maintain repeatable analytical processes, models, and reporting solutions that improve data quality, consistency, traceability, and accessibility.
  • Collaborate with logisticians, engineers, operations research analysts, and program personnel to translate mission and business requirements into analytical solutions.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, visualizations, and briefings that enable timely, informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience

About Pingwind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA HUBZone Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

·       Eleven Federal Holidays

·       Paid Time Off accrued each pay period

·       Parental Leave

·       Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution

·       Dental and Vision Insurance

·       Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

·       Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

·       401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule

·       Continuing education assistance

·       Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

·       Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts

·       Employee Assistance Program 

·       Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)

·       529 College Savings Plan

·       Legal Insurance

·       Pet Insurance

Salary Range

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

Source: Pingwind careers (Lever)

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