Senior Data Scientist

Job Title: Data Scientist, Senior

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is currently seeking a  Data Scientist II in support of a program whose initiative is aimed at combating evolving and emerging threats, supporting related exploitation and replication activities, and advancing operational rehearsal, exercise, wargaming, and counter system development. Additionally, we are focusing on integration and experimentation, including Modeling and Simulation.
 

By joining this team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the U.S. and our allies’ ability to develop and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your work will help ensure Warfighter readiness and the realization of future capabilities.
 

Responsibilities:

• Lead Advanced Data Analysis & Management: Execute the full data lifecycle, including acquiring, processing, and interpreting large, disparate datasets (structured, unstructured, and natural language) to extract actionable insights for DoD modeling and simulation programs
• AI and Simulation Integration: Design and develop data-driven solutions for M&S and AI systems, including creating and refining generative AI analysis workflows and ensuring data integrity for complex simulations
• Custom Analytics & Tool Development: Build custom analytical pipelines, models, and tooling to meet advanced and emerging data requirements, particularly with high-volume, real-time data feeds
• Technical Leadership: Execute and lead project tasks, manage technical complexity, conduct code reviews, and ensure the quality of analytical output across a team or mission set
• DoD M&S Domain Expertise: Apply deep domain knowledge to military operations and exercises, with familiarity with DoD M&S environments and toolsets (e.g., JLVC, JTLS-GO) to translate data into meaningful analytical conclusions
• Big Data Ecosystem Management: Support data ecosystem development capable of handling big data, large complex data sets, and manage data storage archives of recorded test events, training activities, and exercises
• AI/ML Development: Provide advanced data science and data analytics tools, software, algorithm, and analysis support including application of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital engineering to simulation data sets 

Qualifications:

​_Required:_ 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field 

• Minimum 8 year of Experience or 12 years relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or similar

• Experience with big data platforms and technologies

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and deep learning architectures

• Expertise in data visualization and analytics tools

• Experience with natural language processing and generative AI workflows 

• Active Secret Clearance

Desired:

• Masters or Ph.D. in related field is highly valued
• Experience with DoD Modeling & Simulation environments (JLVC, JTLS-GO, WARSIM, etc.) 
• Familiarity with Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation systems
• Experience with reinforcement learning and neural network-based approaches
• Knowledge of DoD operational requirements and INDOPACOM operations
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Experience supporting large-scale Joint and Coalition exercises
• Published research or patents in AI/ML or data science domains

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300-$189,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.