Data Scientist I

Arcfield is a federal government contractor seeking an entry-level Data Scientist I to transform raw data into insights and tools that improve decision-making, innovation, and operational efficiency for its customer’s Ground Enterprise. The role supports data science and AI/ML model deployment, data and software pipelines, advanced analytics, data management, and the development of actionable recommendations from complex data.

What you'll do:

• Working on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
• Help onboard, operate, and transition large-scale data science and AI/ML models in cloud and on-premises computing environments
• Support pipeline development for data, software, and algorithm delivery to ensure reliability, security compliance, and seamless integration across domains
• Support project development by visualizing, analyzing, trending, and providing metrics for Systems Program Office -level projects
• Provide technical support for research, development, and the systematic transition of advanced data fusion, analytics, and automated workflow solutions to operational environments
• Draft solutions to routine technical problems
• Assist with developing and executing data management plans and policies
• Perform analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures
• Participate in large-scale analysis of unstructured data for high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces
• Handle processing and indexing requests for both high-volume data collections and high-velocity data streams
• Identify insights, patterns, and trends in big data environments using computational and technical skills
• Assist with designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured or semi-structured data analysis techniques

What they're looking for:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• BS 0-2 Years of HS 6-8
• Interest in solving technical problems; Strong analysis skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience with or understanding of cloud-based tools for data analysis
• Degree in Engineering (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer/software), Computer Science, Data Science, Imaging Science, Mathematics, Physics or other related technical fields
• Interest in writing code; High degree of computer literacy
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques, algorithm analysis, and data clustering
• Experience with utilizing open-source textual processing tools for data processing tasks
• Demonstrated experience with employing visual analytic tools for data interpretation
• Experience with applying entity extraction and conceptual search technologies

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, dependent upon position
• Life Insurance, dependent upon position
• Paid Time Off, dependent upon position
• Holiday Pay, dependent upon position
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability, dependent upon position
• Retirement and Savings, dependent upon position
• Learning and Development opportunities, dependent upon position
• Wellness programs, dependent upon position
• Other optional benefit elections, dependent upon position