Data Scientist/Business Analyst

Title:  Data Scientist/Business Analyst
Location: Washington, D.C, Austin, TX or Dayton, OH.
Clearance: DoD Secret Eligibility 

About this Role / Program:

• Rackner is seeking a Data Scientist/Business Analyst to join our team to support the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch. 
• AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent.
• AFWERX supports both internal and external (federal and industry partners) users across multiple CONUS locations through client hardware support (NIPR, DREN) and cloud-based (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) applications.
• Additionally, the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch provides Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity support to the different AFWERX divisions (i.e. AFVentures, Spark, Prime), including Flight Test Program Management (FTPM) support to both manned and unmanned flight tests.
• The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 6+ years; relevant experience
• Flexibility to work in fast-paced environments and adapt to changing priorities and have strong time management skills working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously in a highly dispersed remote organization.
• Travel is required and expected based on needed support.

What will make you successful:

• Gather and analyze requirements through working with various stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise requirements for IT projects and initiatives by conducting interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather information and 
  document processes.
• Analyze existing workflows and identify and document areas for improvement and optimization by streamlining processes, automating tasks, and suggesting and implementing new technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring IT projects by developing project plans, tracking progress, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform decision-making by creating reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to determine their potential value and applicability to the mission by attending and/or participating in industry events, reading research papers, and conducting pilot projects.

Who We Are:

• Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.
• We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises.
• We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation.
• Our customers hail from a diverse, ever growing list of industries.

Benefits / Additional Info:

Rackner embraces  and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided .  Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan

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