The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Sr. Data Scientist to support our government customer located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kāpili maintains a repository of over 20,000 films, two million photographs, and 60 million pages of documents dating back to The Manhattan Project. Kāpili Services is charged with making the repository digitally accessible to DTRA deterrent mission researchers in a way that provides knowledge and meaning through the use of Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data science to return relevant search results to user queries.

The role of the Data Scientist is to collaborate with a team of software developers, systems users (researchers), system administrators, and librarians to develop and implement data structures, ontologies, and user interfaces resulting in ehanced utility of the repository for researchers. The Data Scientist will assist in the design of a feedback loop that offers ways to personalize, optimize, improve, and/or automate services, which use the DTRIAC archives, and ingest behavioral data to improve algorithms and generate knowledge.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement methods for, and configurations of the Data Lake to support navigation, search, insertion, or extraction of information or files by the government or other performers.
• Implement, configure, and perform functional testing of applications.
• Leverage the collection, capabilities, and team to perform targeted analyses and studies and to provide dedicated support to missions and end users.
• Develop data models for the repository/Data Lake to support machine learning/articifical intelligence algorithms and semantic search utilizing natural language processing.
• Collaborate with developers and administrators on implementing, and refining Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for automated extraction and cataloguging of metadata from information sources.
• Collaborate with a team of software developers, systems users (researchers), system administrators, and librarians to develop an intuitive user interface for researchers (users).
• Create documentation or training materials for Project Products.
• Support integration or hosting of capabilities or products on government IT systems.
• Hold and participate in Gate Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years relevant experience working on AI/ML/data science products
• Understanding of complex workflows
• Security+ Certification or equivalent required (Can be obtained on the job)
• Strong Programming Skills in SAS, R, and Python required.
• Experience in applying TensorFlow or other Machine Learning libraries

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using revision control software such as git
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as GitHub
• Experience with containerization using Docker, Podman, Apptainer/Singularity
• Experience with databases, especially NoSQL and ElasticSearch
• Data science experience in NLP
• Strong knowledge of human factors and user interface design processes and methodology
• Clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a small team of data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists developing ML/DL applications on challenging datasets

CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.

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