Data Scientist

LMI is seeking a skilled Data Analyst. Successful Data Analysts demonstrate competency in data analysis, data visualization, statistics, programming, project execution, and critical thinking.

At LMI, we're reimagining the path from insight to outcome at the new speed of possible. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.

This data scientist will join a team supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The Data Scientist will apply advanced analytics techniques to improving the quality of vital supply chain and logistics data.

Demonstrate the ability to frame and scale data problems to effectively analyze, visualize, and find data solutions.
• Manipulate common data formats, including comma-delimited, text files, and JSON.
• Transform data and analysis into informative data visualizations and interactive dashboards using open-source and commercially available visualization and dashboard tools.
• Derive insights and analytic narratives from data and visualizations for effective storytelling and clear communication in response to research questions.
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics functions through data analysis.
• Apply critical and analytical thinking skills to translate complex information into understandable and impactful work products.
• Oversee and complete special projects as needed.
• Rapidly prioritize competing requirements, understand and simplify client requirements.
• Communicate with clients through written reports and oral presentations.

Required:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or a related business or quantitative discipline
• Experience working with Python
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
• At least 0-4 years of experience in the field
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written

Desired:

• Master's degree or higher
• Previous experience working with DoD or supply chain data
• Data science methods related to data architecture, data munging, data and feature engineering, and predictive analytics
• Developing and implementing statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics as well as to develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions
• Experience creating meaningful data visualizations and interactive dashboards using platforms such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, RShiny, plotly, and d3.js to communicate findings and relate them back to how your insights create business impact