Data Scientist

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for an Data Scientist to support our potential government customer at Wright-Patterson Force Base (AFB), Dayton, Ohio. This position is remote with some periodic travel into the main offices.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design data modeling processes to create algorithms and predictive models and perform custom analysis and Identify trends in data sets.
• Manipulate large data sets and use them to identify trends and reach meaningful conclusions based on research protocols.
• Clean, aggregate, process, and organize data from disparate sources and transfer it to data warehouses while verifying the integrity of the data for analysis.
• Provide expertise concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria by which alternatives are recommended, as well as advise and recommend new techniques, innovations, and technical and scientific advancements which may serve as a means of overcoming aeromedical operational issues.
• Draft and/or edit study protocols, proposals, scientific abstracts, manuscripts, slide presentations, and posters as required.
• Collaborate with professional colleagues, academic partners, medical professionals and government officials to achieve research goals. Interact professionally with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Organize review of relevant scientific literature and attend meetings, as required, with government organizations, academia, and meetings with other experts in their field.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Master’s Degree in Data Science or related fields, for example Computer Science or Mathematics, with at least 2 years of experience in their field.
• Experience can be substituted with a PhD in Computer Science, Computational Geometry, or Data Science.
• Must have prior U.S. Military Experience to be considered for this role

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience of application of machine learning algorithm methods on a variety of data types and sources.
• Demonstrated experience of application of Topological Data Analysis methods on a variety of data types and source.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Python programing language.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in operations research and rigorous methods of scientific inquiry and analysis to include statistical analysis, machine learning, computer science, programming, and data storytelling.
• Must be willing to sign a non disclosure agreement (NDA)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience presenting research at scientific meetings and published in peer reviewed journals in Computational Geometry, Topological Data Analysis or Computational Topology.
• Publications relating to the subject of Topological Data Analysis
• Knowledge and application of the Topological Hierarchical Decomposition algorithm
• Prior military experience, or previous experience working in a military research environment.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier I (SF85) background investigation 

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions,  Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC.  Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which include providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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