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Job Summary

Battelle’s Defense & Material Solutions business line is seeking a Data Scientist with experience with the Joint Mission Environment Testing Capability (JMETC). This position is contingent on program award.

As Data Integration Analyst JMETC, you will support test infrastructure test performance analysis and reporting, necessary to support expansion of joint distributed test events and effectively integrating live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) test resources. You will assist in the development of integration recommendations to expand the use of JMETC environments across the DoD RDT&E communities. You will work closely work with scientists, physicists, electrical & mechanical engineers, network & computer engineers and cybersecurity experts within Battelle’s Defense & Material Solutions business line to understand customer needs and design novel solutions in support of the DoD’s Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) and the JMETC’s distributed test & evaluation capability. Tasks may vary from descriptions or statistics to advanced insights on complex and heterogenous data streams.

The desired position location is at our Columbus, OH office with flexibility to work remotely or from other Battelle and Client Offices within the United States.

Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-discipline team, leads analysis and interprets data collected and writes various reports or sections of reports/presentations toward the integration and reuse of testing, training, and simulation capabilities that require real-time collaboration between distributed systems within diverse testing and training environments.

• Development of software tools using statistical machine learning capabilities and advanced algorithms to analyze large datasets; identifying trends, patterns, and insights that inform decision-making.

• May perform and provide support for data management, mining, and visualization.

• Works effectively with engineers, testers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

• May provide technical leadership to and coordinate the efforts of other team members in the performance of assigned activities within time and budget constraints.

• Assists with project definition and planning efforts as needed. Contribute to the development of technical approach, contributions and assessments of level of effort required for components of work.

• Builds relationships with internal and external clients and presents research results. May communicate with client about the schedule and quality of deliverables.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with 5 years of experience, or master’s degree in related field with 2 years of experience or PhD, or equivalent combination of education and or experience in related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data integration, analysis, preferably within a defense environment.

• Advanced proficiency in data management and visualization tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, MATLAB.

• Proven track record of managing complex data integration and analysis projects and activities.

• Highly effective team communication and collaboration practices – effectively engaging with all levels of internal and external program members.

• Knowledgeable of and compliant with classified information and government security protocols.

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of JMETC and Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) and their application

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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