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Job Description:
Location: Remote (Hawaii preferred)
Clearance Needed: Secret
Are you ready for a challenge that will keep you on the leading edge of big data analytics? Do you have experience leveraging Python and scripts to work with both structured and unstructured data to develop automated analytic solutions? Imagine yourself working on top-level, critical mission sets alongside other seasoned professionals. Parsons is now hiring a Data Scientist with a passion for innovation and solving mission critical challenges to support our US PACOM customer.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and meet objectives; perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support strategic initiatives.
- Retrieve, clean, and validate large structured and unstructured datasets for accuracy and usability.
- Can explain complex, technically difficult information in an easily-understood manner to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate predictive models and algorithms to support decision-making processes; continuously monitor and refine models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
- Educate and mentor on how to effectively use and interpret data, ensuring users can independently derive insights and make informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Required Education/Experience:
- 7 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; will consider experience in lieu of degree
- 7 years’ experience working in a multi-skilled team environment collaborating on data analytics
- Bachelor's Degree in related technical or scientific field or
- equivalent experience within related field. - Experience implementing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines and workflow automation
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, PyTorch).
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., matplotlib) and big data technologies (e.g., Pandas, Spark).
- Capable of intuitively solving complex problems, working independently, with minimal guidance.
- Strong organizational and planning skills for tracking requests and project fulfillment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Active DoD Secret-level security clearance
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience supporting an INDOPACOM or US Army customer
- Capacity to lead or assist in an AI/ML Engineer role
- Experience supporting USINDOPACOM intelligence and/or operations
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
- Proficient in SQL
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Seven years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
- Seven years of experience collaborating on data analytics in a multi-skilled team environment
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical or scientific field, or equivalent related experience
- Experience implementing ETL pipelines and workflow automation
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, scikit-learn, or PyTorch
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as matplotlib and big data technologies such as Pandas and Spark
- Ability to solve complex problems independently with minimal guidance
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Previous experience supporting an INDOPACOM or US Army customer
- Ability to lead or assist in an AI/ML Engineer role
- Experience supporting USINDOPACOM intelligence or operations
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
- Proficiency in SQL
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
