Chief Data Scientist
 By Light Professional IT Services LLC | |||||||||
life insurance, 401(k)
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 United States, Florida, Orlando | |||||||||
 May 10, 2025 | |||||||||
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Chief Data Scientist Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando
Company Overview By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider. Position Overview The Chief Data Scientist will serve as the primary technical expert in knowledge and data analysis and have the ability and experience to solve highly complex technical issues. This is both an individual role contributor but also has a ceiling for the potential of a key leadership role within the JCTE-Operations Group. This role will be responsible for executing the business agenda, managing complex data projects and overseeing data and system management for the planning and execution across all organizational verticals with a strong team-first and customer focus. Maintaining strong connections with IT is crucial to this role. A team-first, customer-centric, and adaptable approach is essential in this role to manage multiple priorities and respond to customer requests promptly and respectfully. Additionally, exploring innovative technologies, such as AI, is important for continuous improvement. The Chief, Data Scientist should be proactive in this area. Responsibilities
Establish best practices and strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
Required Experience/Qualifications
Special Requirements/Security Clearance Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status and a TS/SCI security clearance and will require to undergo a CI polygraph if selected. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job. CESI is committed to principles of inclusion and equal employment opportunity. We foster a non-discriminatory, professional work environment for all our teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Salary Range Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $170,000, Salary Maximum: $220,000 The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, CESI also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, CESI provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees. Benefits Overview CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
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