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Serco Data Scientist SME in Huntsville, Alabama
Position Description
At Serco, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where team members contribute to innovative, high-impact projects for leading government clients. We provide opportunities to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and utilize the latest technologies to deliver top-tier products and services to our customers. The positions on this contract are located both CONUS and OCONUS in support of the Army Sustainment Command (ASC). Most positions require potential travel to support DoD customers as needed.
*This is NOT a remote role. This role will require you to report on-site 5x/week*
Provide subject matter expertise in Advanced Analytics Support services in support of quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities in advanced methodological approaches, and advanced business process optimization across the enterprise.
As a Data Scientist SME, you willdrive agency innovation and deliver expert business intelligence with respect to data governance, data visualization, data analysis and management capabilities, organizational capacity, and enterprise analytics infrastructure.
In this role, you will:
Enhance/Develop/Sustain decision support tools along with internal and externalportals using data/tools such as Army VANTAGE, ADVANA, Microsoft Power Automate; PowerBI, Python, Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Oracle, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Suite of products, machine learning methods, and other data analytics tools, as necessary.
Be responsible for performing research, analysis, and programming model development projects on requirements and architecture. Develop, analyze, and recommend new methodologies to integrate data from various sources and systems.
Analyze complex data elements and systems, data flows, dependencies, and relationships to contribute to conceptual physical and logical process and procedure models.
Develop data set processes.
Use programming languages and tools to identify and develop ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality for analysis missions, organizational goals, and future planning. Define deficiencies and shortfalls, recommend corrective actions to data architecture, and execute approved revisions.
Produce data packages and reports used in the daily mission of the team byprocessing SAS code, evaluating, developing, modifying, updating, troubleshooting, and testing a desktop database (MS Access or similar product) by creating/modifying Visual Basic for Application (VBA) scripts within the desktop database to support mission requirements.
Assess data sources to determine the types of data available and how to import data into systems and models to reduce or eliminate manual reporting or processing requirements.
Use expert knowledge of representative models to determine the adequacy of input data and ensure integrity and pertinence of output data. Anticipate, identify, and define major problems and future needs, identify root causes, and develop practical courses of action and timely solutions.
Identify, develop, and integrate pertinent information, including internal and external sources, through various data collection procedures and technologies, including emerging data science and big data methodologies.
Extractrelevant information from historical datasets; identify, create, and employ the appropriate statistical, algorithmic, mining, forecasting, predictive, and visualization techniques; evaluate information in relation to its impact on decision-making.
Recommend data collection, integration, and retention requirements; and make recommendations for improvements to methods and algorithms, based on knowledge of best practices.
Participate in the planning and implementation of methods, models, and tools and partners with other analysts to identify opportunities for significant process enhancements and recommend changes.
Prepare presentations, write reports, build data visualization products, and work to communicate technical results and actionable insights to the Division Chief with varying levels of analytic sophistication, such as via the military decisionmaking process (MDMP), and will include building and customizing automated tools, dashboards and customer interface portals based upon leadership and staff’s requirements using the Army-designated platform or another internal platform.
Reports and visualizations will include drilldown capabilities and be designed in a way that is intuitive and usable for the division and may include the use of a programming language to build out certain visualizations depending on the tool being used.
Interface and collaborate with various process owners and others to refine understanding of underlying problems(s) and devise possible solutions, to include an expert understanding of issues and requirements of each division as well as leadership, to report/dashboard requirements and data needs.
Gain feedback at various stages of the automated report/dashboard builds and makes changes as necessary.
Participate in, and serve as the representative on, working groups, meetings, conferences, and briefings, related to data analytics program planning, technologies, and support system concepts and development.
Develops mathematical and/or statistical models for evaluation, identification,collection, and analysis of all data used to support assigned projects or program(s).
Performs work involving the conceptualization of complex operations research analyses and chooses specific technical methods and procedures for a single project or an entire area of investigation.
Data to be analyzed comes from diverse sources and in diverse forms that include, computerized statistical files, manual or automated program reporting systems and program files; and ad hoc information obtained from internal and external sources.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
HS Diploma/GED
US Citizenship
5 years of experience as a Data Scientist with a wide range of customer requirements in the Army supply systems and operations.
The ability to report On-Site (this is not a remote position)
Knowledge and application of mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific principles, methods, and techniques.
Functional knowledge of Army retail and wholesale logistics systems, including the Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSSA) and Army Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), along with their interfaces.
Comprehensive knowledge of data programming, planning, organizing, coordinating activities such as:
developing customer interface tools and dashboards, analyzing stockage performance, implementing corrective actions, tracking and monitoring internal and external processes.
Knowledge of logistics database development and supply procedures including developing and documenting functional processing logic, programming specifications, data types and relationships, and functional testing.
Broad knowledge and utilization of Oracle, TOAD, SQL, and the GCSS-A Business Intelligence Suite of Tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools, including Microsoft Excel and Access.
Functional knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods required to support a wide range of customer requirements for Army tactical units and other organizations.
Broad knowledge of Army, DoD, and other agency organizational structure, logistics policy and logistics processes.
The ability in identifying areas of programmatic deficiency, accomplishing analyses and in making recommendations for enhancements.
Experience with preparing procedures, information papers, briefings, and reports.
If you want to support and work with our military and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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ID 69176
Recruiting Location : Location US-AL-Huntsville
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance None
Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position