Data Scientist

About InSPIRE Corporation

InSPIRE Corporation is a family-oriented company dedicated to supporting its employees and prioritizing customer missions. As a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we provide expert Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to clients within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). Our team comprises highly experienced professionals, averaging nearly 20 years of military service and 30 years of government support, bringing specialized knowledge and skills. Since 2010, we have consistently delivered high-quality support at competitive rates, focusing on areas such as Space Operations, R&D Support, Technology Insertion Management, Information System Security Accreditation, Space System Engineering, Training Development, Government Acquisitions, CONOPS Development, Requirements Management, Agile Methodologies, Test & Evaluation, Configuration Management, Risk Management, and Program Management.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for employee satisfaction and professional growth, fostering a work-life balance within a family-oriented culture. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, short/long-term disability, AD&D insurances, Dependent Care FSA, company-funded HRA, generous PTO, 401k match with profit sharing, annual bonuses, individual technology allowances, company-funded events, and education/training reimbursements.

Job Duties

In support of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) and the United States Nuclear Detonation Detection System (USNDS), the Data Scientist will serve as a technical expert. This role involves identifying, acquiring, integrating, validating, and analyzing mission-relevant data from diverse sources including government, commercial, open-source, and scientific platforms. The objective is to support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), mission operations, systems engineering, and technical decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining automated data collection and processing pipelines using APIs, databases, and web services. Utilizing data science tools and programming languages such as Python, Pandas, NumPy, R, and SQL, the Data Scientist will transform raw data into actionable insights for system integration, testing, mission analysis, and operational readiness. Maintaining positive relationships with government personnel, prime contractors, and stakeholders, while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and security protocols, is crucial.

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire mission-relevant data from APIs, web services, databases, government systems, commercial providers, and open-source sources.
• Develop, maintain, and automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation pipelines supporting USNDS mission requirements.
• Collect, normalize, standardize, and document structured and unstructured data from disparate sources.
• Monitor data quality, completeness, timeliness, and integrity across multiple data feeds and repositories.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data source documentation.
• Troubleshoot data collection, integration, and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate directly with SMEs to identify new data requirements and develop technical solutions to meet mission needs.
• Utilize Python, Pandas, NumPy, R, SQL, and similar technologies for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.
• Apply data science techniques to analyze and interpret complex datasets, supporting mission-critical decision-making.
• Develop analytical tools, dashboards, reports, and visualizations that provide actionable insights to mission stakeholders.
• Apply statistical, predictive, and exploratory data analysis techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and operational impacts.

Additional Information

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base, FL 32925.