Software Data Scientist-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Data Scientist-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $100,000.00 - $144,700.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Position Background:

The Analysis, Debrief, and Test (ADT) Branch supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as a Software Data Scientist-Journeyman may include:

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the systems meet rigorous performance standards

• Partners with the Planning and Reporting (P&R) team to identify components and capabilities requiring verification and validation

• Collaborates with the P&R team on the best analytical strategies to answer complex questions

• Takes ownership of system data by cleaning, analyzing and visualizing the information

• Extracts actionable insights, validates system performance and reports your findings back to the Test and Execution (T&E) team

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

• 5 years of relevant work experience

• 5 years of professional experience with Python 3.11+ in scripting, automation and data processing workflow

• 5 years of professional experience with Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation, cleaning, aggregation and numerical computation

• 3 years of experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) for data querying, data modeling and performance-optimized queries

• Familiarity with best practices in software development, testing and code quality (unit tests, integration tests, data validation checks, etc.)

• Experience designing, building and validating data pipelines in a production, research or test environment

• Strong understanding of data science fundamentals (statistics, hypothesis testing, data cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA), etc.)

• The ability to work with large complex datasets and perform data wrangling, transformation and feature engineering

• The ability to translate analysis into clear visual summaries and narratives for the customer

• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows

• AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics or Engineering

• 2 years of experience in data visualization using Matplotlib and Seaborn for exploratory analysis and performance/metrics reporting

• Familiarity with SQL management tools (PGAdmin4, DBeaver, etc.)

• Experience with Luigi or similar workflow/orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect or Dagster) for building and managing data pipelines

• Experience with containerized or automated environments (Docker, Ansible or similar tools)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to document processes and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience working in a Verification and Validation (V&V), test or quality assurance environment

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

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Here’s an added perk: If you’re a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired, you could earn a referral bonus!

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance

• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave

• Generous tuition and training assistance program

• Relocation assistance

• Sign-on bonuses

• Employee longevity recognition

• Community involvement and outreach

• Team building events

• Recognition program

• Wellness program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Mobile service discount

• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

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