Data Scientist I

Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development.

The Data Scientist I will be responsible for supporting data-driven analysis and decision-making tools for the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate, particularly within the Command Data Office (CDO).

This entry-level data science role supports the development of analytical tools and workflows that power mission decision-making across the Navy Information Warfare enterprise. The candidate will perform data mining, statistical analysis, and visualization to deliver operational insights aligned with NAVIFOR’s data strategy. This is a hybrid position based in Suffolk, VA, with limited travel anticipated.

Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis and modeling of large, complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights
• Support the development of dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting tools using modern BI platforms
• Assist in the integration of structured and unstructured data sources to support analytics workflows
• Conduct data profiling, cleaning, transformation, and normalization activities
• Apply machine learning and statistical analysis techniques to support mission-aligned use cases
• Support the development of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines and data structures for reporting
• Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to turn analytical insights into production-ready tools
• Contribute to the implementation of the NAVIFOR data strategy across enterprise platforms

Education: Bachelor of Science in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, databases, visualization, and applied coding

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with general-purpose analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Python, R, Power BI,
  Tableau)
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases and data prep pipelines
• Experience with Jupyter, Jama, or related Navy tools preferred

The Candidate must be:

• Must be technically savvy and possess excellent communication skills
• Must have effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to deliver with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

This position is fast paced and high demand that is a hybrid position (onsite and remote) in Suffolk, VA.

Limited to no travel is anticipated.

Base pay is $105,000–$115,000, subject to skill level, qualifications, and location.

Benefits Highlights

401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Federal Holidays, Performance Increases, Reserve Duty Compensation and more!