Senior Data Science Consultant, Air Force Mission Assurance

Job overview

The Senior Data Science Consultant, Air Force Mission Assurance role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the anticipated Headquarters Air Force Mission Assurance Program, providing analytics and decision support for mission assurance risks and readiness. The consultant leads data science workflows, predictive analytics, automation, and platform optimization to help senior leaders assess risks and make informed decisions. The role also aligns data architecture and governance with mission requirements and applicable Department of Defense and Air Force policies.

What you'll do

• Architect enterprise data science workflows and predictive analytics models
• lead deployment and optimization of secure data applications and decision-support tools, including Palantir Foundry and Advana
• design automation pipelines using machine learning, NLP, and AI methods
• build risk mitigation and simulation models
• develop financial-to-operational ROI frameworks
• prepare executive dashboards and white papers
• oversee data governance and policy compliance
• coordinate among capability providers, senior military leaders, and technical engineers
• synthesize cross-functional Mission Assurance datasets
• mentor data analysts and managers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior data science consultant

mission assurance

predictive analytics

data architecture

machine learning

nlp

ai

palantir foundry

advana

dod ts clearance

arlington va

travel approximately 25%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active DoD TS clearance, a master’s degree in a quantitative field, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification. Valid U.S. passport and ability to travel CONUS or OCONUS approximately 25% of the time are required.

About the employer

Barbaricum is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.