Data Scientist

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist at MCAS Cherry Point at Havelock, NC.  Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Come join our team as we support Naval Aviation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. If you seek a dynamic work environment that challenges you to learn and grow in data analysis, visualization, AI and ML, we have the opportunity for you.

Essential Functions:

• Develop data structures and strategies uncover knowledge in data.
• Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data- oriented programming languages (Python, R) and visualization software such as Qlik.
• Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings.
• Analyzes problems and determines root causes.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:


Required:

• Experience with one or more programming languages (SQL, R, Python) required.
• Experience querying databases required.
• Experience with developing Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) Processes required.
• Experience with analyzing data for trends and patterns required.
• Experience with problem-solving in a product development environment required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience performing work related to the Job Duties/Responsibilities required.

Desired:

• Experience with devising and utilizing algorithms and models to mine big-data stores desired.
• Experience performing data and error analysis to improve models desired.
• Experience with any of the following tools:
  • AWS Big Data and native tools
  • Matlab
  • Simulink
  • IBM DB2, Oracle, Netezza
  • Unix, Red Hat
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • DevOps Continuous Delivery Architecture, DevOps Foundations
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • TOAD
• Proficiency with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis desired.
• Experience with visualizing/presenting data using software such as (Tableau, QlikSense, PowerBI, Amazon Quick Sight) Qlik expertise preferred.
• Experience with TOAD desired.
• Experience with aircraft maintenance data or within the manufacturing domain desired.

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
BS or BA degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, Statistics or Relevant Technical Discipline. Preferred. Additional years of experience may replace degree requirements.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.