Associate Data Scientist

Associate Data Scientist ID 2026-7083 Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-VA-Norfolk Telecommute Yes Clearance Requirements Secret Overview FTI is hiring an associate Data Scientist to support the Naval Safety Command in Norfolk, VA. As a member of the data science team, you will be working with a team of Data Scientists and Software Engineers to support the development, testing, and deployment of a series of advanced predictive analytics models using data sets that will help diagnose and predict precursors to Naval mishaps and safety hazards . This is a hybrid position with an on-site at the Naval Safety Command Center in Norfolk, VA. An Active DoD Secret clearance or above is required. You must be in in the Norfolk, VA commutable area. All final interviews are in person. Responsibilities Support in the designing, calibrating, and testing of a portfolio of predictive risk models to evaluate mishap risk for individual Navy communities. Support analytical focus on extracting insights from data to make predictions, understand relations, and identify unusual patterns using approaches like time ‑ series /forecasting, causal inference, statistical modeling, and anomaly detection Support feature engineering, cross-validation, and creation of performance metrics (precision, recall) to minimize error and eliminate overfitting. Partner with software engineers and senior data scientists to integrate features and transition analytical models into operational environments. Participate in technical exchange meetings and assist in training personnel on model maintenance and interpretation. Education/Qualifications Required: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance Bachelor's Degree in Data Science , Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field. 1-2 years of practical data science/analytics experience (or a Master ’ s degree with substantive applied research/project experience). P roficiency in Python or R, or a similar language Practical experience with analytical and machine learning toolkits, such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, SciPy, or related packages. Foundational understanding of regression analysis, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, and simulation or Bayesian modeling techniques. Preferred: Ability to develop data visualizations and functional dashboards in Qlik, Tableau, or Python-based visualization packages. E xposure to Databricks or Apache Spark #LI-EB1 #LI-Onsite Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed FTI is an equal opportunity employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com