Job description

Geospatial Data Scientist

EpochGeo is looking for a junior to mid-level Geospatial Data Scientist to support one of the most innovative, exciting, and growing offices that is rooted in geospatial analytics in the national security space.

Location-based big data can be overwhelming, inaccessible, and noisy. EpochGeo is a data services firm specializing in supporting the full spectrum data cycle: beginning with scalable data storage, building algorithms or workflows, and ending with impactful analytics. Our developers, analysts, and data scientists have a proven track record developing open-source innovative technology and actionable analytics to inform customers’ data driven decisions.

Are you a technical geographer who loves to work with data, find patterns in it, and then turn it into actionable intelligence? Are you a data scientist who loves to draw out insights from data, and work with analysts and engineers to turn those insights into automated workflows? If so, please reach out to us at EpochGeo to chat.

Your background likely includes:

• 1 - 5+ years of experience working in data analytics, data science -- to include, geospatial modeling, predictive analysis, and time series analysis.
• Education or military experience in Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Must have Python or R, and SQL experience, and have experience applying it to client requirements.
• Experience with large volume geospatial data, multi-INT analytics, or automated analytics.
• Intelligence Analyst Experience in any of the following disciplines is a plus: open source exploitation, geospatial intelligence products, or statistical analysis.

What you will be doing:

• Work with multiple data types to deconstruct key questions, leverage spatial data, exploit APIs, recommend methodologies, and develop algorithms.
• Create automated workflows or algorithms and machine learning models from big data to discover insights.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement distributed/scalable algorithms.
• Exploit multiple geospatial big data environments for insights that can be automated at scale.
• Working in a dynamic environment with ever evolving requirements.

Bonus:

• Professional Certificate or Master’s degree in Data Science, Geography, Mathematics, etc.

Additional:

• Must hold a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to submit for a CI Poly

Benefits Include:

• 100% health care premiums covered, FSA, HSA
• 401k: 6% match, immediate vesting
• 14 holidays: All 11 Federal holidays, day after Thanksgiving, 24 DEC, 31 DEC
• PTO: 4 weeks annually
• 3 week sabbatical every 3 years with the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reston, VA 20191: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Python: 1 year (Preferred)
• ArcGIS: 1 year (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

blackflymedia.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blackflymedia.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, blackflymedia.com is the ideal place to find your next job.