Data Scientist I at Knowesis, Inc. in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position: Data Scientist I

Location: Fort Liberty, NC

Work Environment: On Site

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Knowesis is looking for a Data Scientist I to support the United States Special Operations Command Preservation of the Force and Family (USSOCOM POTFF) program in identifying and implementing innovative, valuable solutions across the Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise aimed at improving the short and long-term well-being of SOF warriors and their families.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must have the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance and possess U.S. Citizenship without the need for sponsorship, both now and in the future. Applicants without proof of U.S. Citizenship will not be considered due to the position’s security clearance requirements.

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support all POTFF domains, providing consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data relating to POTFF programs and initiatives.


• Consult with POTFF program staff to collect, enter, clean, and conduct basic data manipulation and analyses, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and use scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions to include the utilization of the Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS) (Smartabase).


•  Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies and collect and report data in the HPDMS.


•  Build and disseminate databases and spreadsheets designed to record and/or display POTFF-related data, including troubleshooting and resolution of and within the HPDMS.


•  Maintain dashboards to automate data analysis, identifying, interpreting, and presenting trends designed to record POTFF-related programmatic data.


•  Assist the POTFF staff with survey design. Create, analyze, and report survey data.


•  Provide consultation and assistance to supported units and POTFF staff to identify opportunities and methods for capturing data related to POTFF programs and initiatives.


•  Work in consultation with POTFF program staff and the Government’s POTFF Biostatistician.


•  Be able to use statistics/modeling tools and data visualization techniques to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data to produce reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends supporting the mission.


• Prepare reports and presentations that accurately convey data trends and associated analysis.


• Provide technical guidance and assistance on various efforts, such as database implementation and/or refinement.


• Liaise and collaborate with other POTFF staff to accomplish assigned tasks.


• Perform other tasks within the scope of the Data Scientist I position description, as assigned by the POTFF Manager or Coordinator as required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly to communicate with all personnel effectively they will interact with.


• Possess excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and shall be highly detail oriented.


•  Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity to relate constructively to various contacts from diverse backgrounds. 


•  Be a self-starter and take initiative.


•  Be Proficient with the suite of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.


•  Prior experience using statistical software applications such as SPSS, SAS, and R.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or documented experience with Human Performance.


• Experience working with Special Operations, athletics/sports, or other military settings.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative science, social science, or a related discipline.

Knowesis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.   

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