Pre Award: USAF MA- Senior Data Science Consultant - Pentagon, VA

The role

This person will provide advanced analytical engineering, strategic data architecture, and executive-level decision-support modeling. They will lead the design of data workflows, predictive reporting tools, and automated monitoring systems for the anticipated Headquarters Air Force Mission Assurance Program.

What you will do

• Architect enterprise-level data science workflows and predictive analytics models
• Lead technical deployment and optimization of secure data applications in Palantir Foundry and Advana
• Design and implement end-to-end automation pipelines using machine learning, NLP, and AI
• Construct risk mitigation and simulation models to evaluate Courses of Action
• Develop financial-to-operational ROI frameworks
• Formulate technical staffing materials, executive dashboards, and white papers
• Provide oversight on data governance and compliance with Joint Staff and DAF policies
• Serve as the interface between capability providers, military leaders, and technical engineers
• Direct technical synthesis of cross-functional Mission Assurance datasets
• Mentor journeyman-level data analysts and managers

Required qualifications

• Active DoD TS Clearance
• Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in data science, predictive modeling, or advanced analytics
• Proven track record dealing with DoW critical infrastructure or readiness
• Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification
• Valid US passport
• Ability to travel CONUS or OCONUS approximately 25% of the time
• Exceptional oral, written, and briefing skills
• Experience presenting complex technical/statistical findings to flag-level officers or senior executives
• Command of advanced analytics and risk management methodologies

Nice to have

• Extensive experience working on large G, J, or A staffs
• Expert-level knowledge in a Mission Assurance related discipline including Cybersecurity, Force Protection, Civil Engineering, Intelligence, or Communications
• Mastery of the Mission Assurance Risk Management System ( MARMS ), Maven, Envision, or specialized DoD data ecosystems

About the company

Barbaricum is a government contractor providing support to federal customers, focusing on Defense and National Security mission sets. Founded in 2008, it has capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines.