North Point Technology is hiring a Data Scientist SME to own, harden, and scale GEOINT AI/ML pipelines for NGA’s Chinook modernization, operationalize models in the cloud, and deliver mission-grade analytics that accelerate analysts and decision-makers.
Requirements
- 10+ years professional data science experience, including 5+ years with GEOINT/geospatial analysis.
- Proven track record building and deploying ML/AI models for geospatial/remote-sensing use cases.
- Deep knowledge of geospatial tools and tradecraft (GIS/ArcGIS), remote sensing, and IC applications.
- Expert Python and DS libraries (TensorFlow or PyTorch, Pandas, NumPy); strong big-data experience (Spark/Hadoop; AWS or Azure).
- Proficient with geospatial formats and libs (GeoTIFF, Shapefile, WMS/WFS; GeoPandas, Rasterio, GDAL).
- Advanced experience operationalizing AI/ML for GEOINT (e.g., object detection on satellite imagery, spatial clustering, predictive analytics).
- Expertise in deep learning for computer vision/image analysis in geospatial contexts.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical SME for data science and geospatial analytics on high-impact GEOINT problems.
- Design, develop, and validate ML/AI models for large, multi-source geospatial datasets (imagery, sensors, vector/raster).
- Apply GEOINT/remote-sensing tradecraft to deliver scalable, mission-aligned analytics and decision support.
- Recommend and integrate emerging tech (ML/AI, cloud, distributed compute) to improve workflows and outcomes.
- Conduct applied research in deep learning/reinforcement learning/advanced geospatial algorithms; transition to ops.
- Deploy and monitor production models; ensure reliability, scalability, and actionable outputs.
- Maintain thorough documentation of models, methods, and processes for reproducibility and knowledge transfer.
Other
- This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Clearance: Top Secret with ability to obtain SCI and Polygraph
- Mentor and upskill data scientists/analysts on best practices and mission-relevant techniques.
- Partner with GEOINT analysts, PMs, and engineers to shape requirements and technical approaches.
- Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
