Assistant Manager, Data Science (Capacity Planning)

r data capabilities and contribute to the strategic goals of the organization

• Responsible for taking an active role managing project timelines, ensuring the successful execution of projects; communicate project needs and progress to stakeholders and facilitate technical support as needed

• Supports research and fosters a culture of innovation and experimentation on new data sources and modeling techniques

• Partners with the Manager to align resources, resolve technical challenges, and ensure model development stays on track

• Promote understanding of ethical modeling principles and data science best practices within the team

• Develops and coaches team members supporting their development and performance while fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement and serves as mentor to early-career data scientists and help advance their analytical and technical skills; review junior team members' model development, analysis, and documentation

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience

• College/university degree and 2+ years work experience; 1+ years of supervisory experience

• Understanding of core data science principles and techniques, enabling effective support and mentorship for team members in project execution

• Ability to oversee the production of regular reports and dashboards that visualize data science insights, ensuring alignment with business needs

• Ability to assist data scientists with troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges or data discrepancies encountered in their analyses

• Familiarity with data documentation and visualization tools, empowering the team in creating impactful presentations and reports that communicate findings effectively

• Basic leadership abilities to guide team members in their daily tasks and responsibilities

• Project management skills and skill in managing daily activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time

• Effective communication skills for conveying instructions and performance expectations to the team

• Ability to provide constructive feedback and coaching to enhance team performance

• Ability to motivate team members to achieve work goals and maintain high morale

• Proficiency in addressing issues as they arise, ensuring smooth operational continuity

Desired Qualification(s)

• Master's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

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