Date Posted: 2024-12-01 Country: United States of America Location: VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA Position Role Type: Hybrid You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings. At Nightwing, we don't just operate on the cutting edge—we create it. The nation's top intelligence and security agencies depend on us to outpace and outmaneuver evolving threats. We're the intelligence services company that constantly pushes boundaries to safeguard national security interests. The Role: We are building our data infrastructure from the ground up, embracing a data mesh paradigm and leveraging the power of AWS. We are looking for a Data Scientist with 3+ years of experience who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities while also being hands-on. In this role, you will primarily focus on optimizing reports and providing actionable insights across various business metrics. You will play a critical role in shaping data-driven decision-making within the organization, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of data, and enhancing reporting capabilities to support operational and strategic goals. This is your chance to shape the future of intelligence and data science at Nightwing, driving measurable improvements through data analysis and reporting. Responsibilities: + Optimize and automate reports that provide insights into key business metrics, improving operational efficiency and decision-making + Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify reporting needs and ensure data is structured to deliver clear, actionable insights + Own the development and optimization of data pipelines to ensure seamless flow of clean, reliable data for reporting and analysis + Leverage AWS services to build a scalable, secure, and cost-effective data platform + Provide ongoing analysis of business performance metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions + Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that data reports align with business objectives and help drive data-driven decisions + Stay ahead of trends in data science and machine learning technologies, continuously learning and sharing knowledge with your team + Mentor and provide leadership to junior data scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation Qualifications: + 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar role, with a proven track record in data architecture and machine learning + Strong foundational understanding of forecasting models and their applications in real-world data + Hands-on experience with data integration tools and data transformation (ETL) processes + Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and R + Expertise in building data pipelines and automating reporting processes + Experience using data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI to communicate business insights + Deep familiarity with AWS cloud technologies and building scalable data platforms + Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams + A strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Skills: + Knowledge of data mesh principles and domain-driven design + Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field preferred + Experience with machine learning concepts and data preparation for ML models + Familiarity with data governance, security, and privacy best practices + Experience working in Agile environments and understanding the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) + Exposure to M365 and Azure environments + Leadership experience, including mentoring junior team members. Location: Dulles, VA (Corporate site) (Hybrid) Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen. No Clearance required, but Secret or higher preferred. Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. The salary range for this role is 85,000 USD - 179,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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