Data Scientist, Journeyman

The Organization: Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc.

Sierra Management and Technologies, Inc. (Sierra), provides unparalleled logistics and program management, cutting-edge software and IT system development, and innovative data science and analytics services to our Department of Defense clients as well as superior support to Government Contracting Facility Security Officers (FSO).

As a disadvantaged, minority-owned, small business, we are committed to exceeding expectations and fostering excellence within our workforce. Sierra has a proud history of hiring veterans and encourages those who have served in the armed forces to apply.

Sierra is an honored recipient of the following awards:

About the Role:

Sierra Management and Technologies is recruiting for a Data Scientist to provide support for the NAWCAD Readiness & Fleet Analytics (R&FA) Division’s Advanced Analytics and Innovation (AA&I) Branch at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. This candidate will primarily involve migrating code for data science projects from Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) to Databricks. The candidate will use business intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI to transform PMA reliability, maintenance, and supply data into actionable insights. Additionally, you will work with cutting-edge data engineering, web development, and data science platforms, including Databricks, GitLab, JIRA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), NUCLEUS, and JAVA, to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. The AA&I Branch provides critical support to Program Management Air (PMA) offices, the Air Systems Group, Command, Fleet Readiness Centers, and other Department of Defense (DoD) services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced analytical models, techniques, and methodologies to solve complex scientific and business operations challenges.
• Dashboard & Visualization Development: Research, design, and develop user-centric interactive reports, dashboards, and visualization solutions using Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI to deliver actionable business insights for PMA and AA&I branch decision makers.
• Technical Proficiency & Analysis: Demonstrate expertise in scientific tools including QLIK, Tableau, R, Python, and SQL, along with other programming and dashboarding utilities. Analyze aircraft platforms and develop algorithms to detect system failures and performance issues.
• Data Engineering & Architecture: Design, build, integrate, and manage data architecture and frameworks for various data science projects, ensuring seamless data flow between servers and applications.
• Data Management & Processing: Gather, clean, preprocess, and analyze data from multiple sources to support modeling and decision-making processes. Apply statistical analysis and data mining techniques to extract insights, validate model assumptions, and develop automated scripts for data transmission across different environments.
• Advanced Analytics: Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced programming techniques to collect, process, analyze, and present statistical data in meaningful formats.
• Predictive Analytics: Analyze historical data and trends to forecast future outcomes and continuously optimize model performance.

What Makes a Successful Candidate:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics (preferred), or Engineering/Operations Research (acceptable) with 3+ years of related experience. Master's degree preferred and will receive preference.
• Programming Expertise: 3+ years of professional or academic experience with Python, R, or SQL.
• Business Intelligence Tools: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI.
• Project Management Tools: 3+ years of experience with JIRA and GitLab.
• Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizen.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have:

• Background in aerospace and/or defense industries
• Familiarity with aviation industry data
• JAVA and front-end development skills
• Advanced Tableau data visualization expertise
• Scrum Master certification and/or leadership experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present and defend technical recommendations
• Self-directed team player with proven ability to deliver results efficiently and interact professionally across all management levels
• High-level problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to work effectively in dynamic environments

What to expect in our process

• Apply by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Reference checks and degree verification
• Offer

We take care of our employees by providing the following benefits:

• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid opportunities (depending on the role)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Education reimbursement
• Voluntary insurance such as: short-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 100% company-paid life + AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity Statement

Building an inclusive, high-performing team that is diverse across lines of personal identity is integral to our success, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

This means we do not discriminate against any job applicant or employee because of their race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

E-Verify Statement

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.