Language -Enabled Data Scientist III

Battelle - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Battelle's Cyber Solutions Division (CSD) is seeking a mid-level Language-Enabled Data Scientist to work in Chantilly, VA. This role involves collaborating with linguists, data scientists, and engineers to collect, translate, and analyze science and technology (S&T) information, supporting national security missions. The position requires expertise in foreign language translation and advanced data analysis, contributing to the development of innovative cyber solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with linguists, data scientists, engineers, and technical experts to collect, translate, and analyze S&T information.
• Conduct foreign language translation and analysis of advanced S&T data.
• Collect, organize, and analyze foreign language information from multiple sources to author reports and quick-turn tasks.
• Apply technical proficiency in foreign language to S&T mission areas using data science tools where appropriate.
• Work independently and lead tasks on time and on budget in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Provide thorough and completed products that require minor revisions and/or editing.
• Proactively manage expectations and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, agile environment.
• Maintain excellent communication and interaction with both co-located and geographically diverse team members.

Requirements

• Level II in Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) or equivalent ACTFL level for languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Persian Farsi, Russian, Spanish.
• Experience with collecting, assembling, interpreting, translating, and analyzing open-source data.
• Experience with assessing and technical reporting on technologies and scientific topics.
• BS with 5 years of relevant experience; MS with 2 years; or PhD in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Excitement about learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about S&T missions.
• Experience in national security, defense, and/or intelligence communities.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in political science, data science, foreign language, international relations, or similar.
• Five years of experience as a linguist, technical expert, intelligence analyst, or equivalent.
• Expertise in data science and/or in manipulating and analyzing large/diverse data.
• Experience creating, interfacing with, or optimizing databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).
• Strong coursework or experience demonstrating algorithmic programming and data visualization skills.
• Programming experience (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques against real-world problems.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance for higher education.
• Paid training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements including a compressed work schedule.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Mentorship and learning culture with opportunities for publication and conference speaking.