FTI is hiring an associate Data Scientist to support the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA. As a member of the data science team, you will be working with a team of Data Scientists and Software Engineers to support the development, testing, and deployment of a series of advanced predictive analytics models using data sets that will help diagnose and predict precursors to Naval mishaps and safety hazards.
This is a hybrid position with an on-site at the Naval Safety Command Center in Norfolk, VA. A DoD Secret Clearance is required for this position.
Responsibilities- Support in the designing, calibrating, and testing of a portfolio of predictive risk models to evaluate mishap risk for individual Navy communities.
- Support analytical focus on extracting insights from data to make predictions, understand relations, and identify unusual patterns using approaches like time‑series/forecasting, causal inference, statistical modeling, and anomaly detection
- Support feature engineering, cross-validation, and creation of performance metrics (precision, recall) to minimize error and eliminate overfitting.
- Partner with software engineers and senior data scientists to integrate features and transition analytical models into operational environments.
- Participate in technical exchange meetings and assist in training personnel on model maintenance and interpretation.
Required:
- Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of practical data science/analytics experience (or a Master’s degree with substantive applied research/project experience).
- Proficiency in Python or R, or a similar language
- Practical experience with analytical and machine learning toolkits, such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, SciPy, or related packages.
- Foundational understanding of regression analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and simulation or Bayesian modeling techniques.
Preferred:
- Ability to develop data visualizations and functional dashboards in Qlik, Tableau, or Python-based visualization packages.
- Exposure to Databricks or Apache Spark
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Skills Required
- Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field
- 1-2 years of practical data science or analytics experience, or a Master's degree with substantive applied research or project experience
- Proficiency in Python, R, or a similar programming language
- Practical experience with analytical and machine learning toolkits such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, SciPy, or related packages
- Foundational understanding of regression analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and simulation or Bayesian modeling techniques
- Ability to develop data visualizations and functional dashboards using Qlik, Tableau, or Python-based visualization packages
- Exposure to Databricks or Apache Spark
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage plus life and AD&D insurance, indicating comprehensive core protection. Additional options such as FSAs and disability coverage further reinforce health-related support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO plus jury duty, bereavement, military leave, and short- and long-term disability are explicitly offered. This breadth supports time away for both planned rest and major life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is part of the stated total rewards. The program is positioned as competitively benchmarked, signaling attention to long-term savings.
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