Data Scientist (Secret Cleared), Fort Bragg, NC
This full-time Data Scientist role at Confidential Client supports the Special Operations Command with advanced data analysis and modeling, requiring an active Secret Clearance. The position involves applying statistical and machine learning techniques to large-scale structured and unstructured data, developing predictive models, and collaborating with data engineers to solve complex command data challenges. Candidates must be proficient in programming languages such as Python or R, experienced with cloud data platforms, and capable of communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Government Administration.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Interpret and analyze structured and unstructured data using exploratory statistical techniques and the scientific method.
- Clean, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources using programming and ETL best practices.
- Design and run experiments; translate results into actionable recommendations and data-driven solutions.
- Build predictive and prescriptive models, including forecasting, clustering, and classification approaches.
- Develop and apply NLP, text-mining, RPA, and other advanced analytics techniques to real-world problems.
- Work with Data Engineers to design data environments and pipelines; automate data workflows.
- Use distributed processing frameworks (Spark, Hadoop) and cloud data platforms to analyze large-scale datasets.
- Create dashboards and visualizations (Tableau, Power BI, R Shiny) to communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
- Implement algorithms and production-ready models using Python, R, or similar analytical languages.
- Mentor and instruct others in Data Science practices and methods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience applying data science methods to production or mission problems.
- Proficient in one or more programming languages used for analytics (Python, R, Java, C++, etc.).
- Experience with Agile development practices and Git-based workflows.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required (Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or related). Master’s preferred. Education requirements may be waived for demonstrable, extensive professional experience and an available reviewable portfolio.
- Demonstrable ability to turn complex technical results into concise, non-technical briefings.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Active or prior experience supporting DoD/SOCOM or other government mission sets.
- Capability/comfort with obtaining Top Secret/SCI clearances.
- Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Cloudera, IBM Cloud Pak, or similar modern data/ML platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Spark, Hadoop, and cloud-based ETL/processing.
- Familiarity with RPA frameworks and advanced NLP toolkits.
- Strong data visualization experience with Tableau, Power BI, or R Shiny.
Location & Security
- Location: Fort Bragg (Fort Liberty), NC — onsite/mission-aligned work.
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and currently hold an active Secret clearance. Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI is strongly preferred.
- This position cannot sponsor work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Target: $105,000–$125,000 per year (DOE).
- Confidential client offers a full benefits package for eligible employees. Exact benefits depend on the role and employment arrangement.
Sourcing & Representation
- Candidates should be self-represented. Third-party vendor submissions may not be considered; please contact Careertakes if you are unsure about representation.
- Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Why Work With Careertakes
Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that connects cleared technical talent with mission-focused opportunities in the Government Administration sector. We use best-practice sourcing and screening to match qualified candidates to confidential client roles while protecting candidate privacy and ensuring a compliant hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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