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Credence has an upcoming need for a Data Scientist to support of the 9AF (AFCENT) Intelligence Directorate (9AF (AFCENT)/A2) Directorate mission in the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) and Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), SC 29152.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below:- Provide expert support as a member of an analytic team working to innovate data-based solutions for USCENTCOM directed efforts to counter adversary SSM capabilities, producing new tactics, methods, models to be leveraged across the intelligence community.
- Leverage all formal and informal analytic exchanges, as well as training opportunities, in order to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Build Data visualizations and reports on findings. Document data engineering processes, procedures, and standards for future reference. Communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Maintain specialized intelligence and operations community accesses pertinent to their functional area (Alternate Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) information), to enhance situational awareness and planning support. Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring smooth data flow from diverse sources into our data warehouse. Develop and deploy machine learning models. Develop and implement data-driven solutions to complex problems
- Generate actionable insights using predictive statistical models, segmentation analysis, threat profiling and data mining. Help optimize and tune data pipelines for performance and reliability.
- Stay up to date with emerging data engineering technologies and best practices to contribute innovative ideas and improvements. Work with a variety of stakeholders to gather and understand data requirement. Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to implement efficient and scalable data processing solutions.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Requirements
- Minimum Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
- Bachelors in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or any other related quantitative field with 10 years of experience.
- Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development
- Proficiency in using Python and common AI/ML libraries and frameworks
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Formal Intelligence Analysis training. Plus but not required
- Experience analyzing and briefing adversary surface-to-surface missile capabilities.
- Experience with structured analytic techniques to develop new solutions for analytic gaps
- Working knowledge of US Air Force Collection, Targeting, and Planning Processes
- Working knowledge of USCENTCOM AOR, political/military threats, understanding of violent extremist organizations, terrorist organizations; working knowledge of intelligence analysis and TTPs.
- Proficient in utilizing standard computer applications and intelligence related automation to support analytical efforts and product development
Preferred: Experience working with structured data and data scientists to develop analytic solutions to complex intelligence problems
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Skills Required
- TS/SCI
- Bachelor's degree or eight years' USAF experience
- Six years' comparable experience
- Formal Intelligence Analysis training
- Experience analyzing and briefing adversary missile capabilities
- Experience with structured analytic techniques
- Working knowledge of US Air Force processes
- Understanding of violent extremist organizations
- Proficient in using standard computer applications
- Advanced Analytic training
- Experience working with structured data
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.
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Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
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