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Data Scientist, Junior - NDD

NexThreat

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Sep 26, 2025
Patuxent River, MD, US
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NexThreat is looking to solve the problem of extracting actionable insights from large, complex data sets to support naval aviation operations, platform readiness, and mission effectiveness for the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).

Requirements

  • Applying machine learning, statistical modeling, data cleansing, and automation to drive predictive and prescriptive analytics
  • Security, reliability, and interoperability within DoD/Navy standards
  • Experience in working with DoD or U.S. Navy
  • One of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP and an OS/CE Certification/Qualification Achieved

Responsibilities

  • Identify, design, and implement analytics methods and tools to extract knowledge from large data sets and support decision-making for fleet readiness and sustainment
  • Prepare and preprocess data (data cleansing, normalization, integration from diverse sources) to enable robust modeling and analytics
  • Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models (e.g., forecasting, anomaly detection, maintenance optimization) using appropriate ML/statistical techniques
  • Automate data processing and analytics workflows through scripting and orchestration to improve efficiency and reproducibility
  • Ensure data security and compliance with Navy/CMMC-like standards, including data handling, access controls, and auditing requirements
  • Support transition and operationalization of analytics solutions, including training, handover packages, and knowledge transfer to operators and maintainers
  • Maintain currency with technological advances in data science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and Navy/government data practices

Other

  • DoD Active SECRET clearance is required, and must be eligible for TS/SCI
  • US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
  • Less than 3 years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, systems engineering, software development, and operations, to deliver data-driven solutions and operationalize analytics