Requisition Number: 21147 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $99,336.00 - $120,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

Huntington Ingalls is seeking skilled talent to join a team that identifies, develops, manages, and analyzes data (geospatial, force structure, and system characteristic), digital applications, and policy to support virtual, constructive, and gaming simulation-enabled Joint and Combatant Command training.  This Data Scientist position will assist in improving the processes in which data is collected, managed, and converted for the purposes of the Joint Staff (JS) J7, Deputy Director of Joint Training (DDJT) data initiatives.

•    Use mathematical and statistical techniques to interpret and analyze data produced by applications of the DDJT’s Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE).
•    Coordinate with Data Engineers to build data environments providing data identified by stakeholders.
•    Design and automate processes and pipelines to facilitate the analysis of data.
•    Assist in management of DDJT’s data and analytics operations including architecture, user requirements, software development, report development, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) integration.
•    Analyze structured and unstructured data.
•    Conduct large scale data-processing using big data frameworks such as Spark or Hadoop.
•    Perform statistical modeling and create data visualizations.
•    Research, design, and implement algorithms to solve complex problems using R, Python, or similar languages.
•    Document and report on generated processes and procedures.
 

Essential Job Responsibilities

•    Experience with statistical modeling and data engineering.
•    Experience with Python data science tools (Numpy, Pandas/Polars, Scikit-learn, Tensorflow/PyTorch, PySpark, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Bokeh, etc)
•    Experience with Data Dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker, etc.).
•    Knowledge of database/technology/processes (PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, ETL, noSQL databases, etc.).
•    Experience with curation of force structure, terrain, and system characteristic data for use in DoD Modeling & Simulation (M&S) training applications is a plus.
•    Knowledge of JS J7’s Joint Live Virtual Constructive (JLVC) federation is a plus.
•    Knowledge of the Joint training exercise planning, design, execution, and assessment process (JELC – Joint Exercise Life Cycle) is a plus.
•    Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
•    Ability to communicate in person, over virtual platforms, and in writing with teammates, technical Subject Matter Experts (SME), and senior leaders.
•    Ability to work in a team environment.
•    On-site support required (Must Interface with customers on a daily basis).
•    Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
 

Minimum Qualifications

•    5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. 
•    In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 8 years of applicable work experience.  
•    Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience
 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.