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Defense & Space, Government Relations, Information Technology, Intelligence Services

Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) – Mid

Springfield, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • CI Polygraph
  • Python
  • SQL
  • STEM
  • analytical
  • dynamic mission requirements
  • learn new technologies

Nice to have

  • GEOINT collection
  • NGA systems
  • NRO systems
  • Grafana
  • Tableau
  • Kibana

Role summary

BLUEHAWK, LLC is seeking a mid-level Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to support mission-critical analytic and data exploitation efforts for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Virginia. This role is ideal for junior STEM professionals or recent graduates looking to start their careers in the Intelligence Community. The position involves supporting GEOINT-focused operations, developing data-driven analytic methodologies, working with structured and unstructured datasets, and collaborating with technical teams to build scalable data solutions. Proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The role demands adaptability to dynamic mission requirements and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Overview

BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people. Who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

BLUEHAWK is seeking an Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) – Mid to support mission-critical analytic and data exploitation efforts at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for junior professionals or recent STEM graduates looking to launch their careers within the Intelligence Community while working alongside cutting-edge technologies and mission-focused teams.

This role supports GEOINT-focused operations and requires individuals who are analytical, technically skilled, and eager to learn in a fast-paced mission environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support data exploitation and analytic efforts for mission-focused GEOINT operations
  • Develop and enhance data-driven analytic methodologies
  • Work with structured and unstructured datasets to support operational intelligence needs
  • Collaborate with technical and analytic teams to build scalable data solutions
  • Leverage Python and SQL to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data
  • Contribute to mission innovation and emerging analytic capabilities within the IC

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with willingness to undergo a CI Polygraph
  • Ability to work onsite in Springfield, VA, 40 hours per week (no telework available)
  • Proficiency with Python
  • Intermediate SQL skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic mission requirements and learn new technologies quickly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of GEOINT collection and NGA/NRO systems
  • Experience with visualization platforms such as Grafana, Tableau, or Kibana
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Experience with object-oriented programming methodologies
  • Experience developing or testing analytic methodologies and workflows

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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