Junior Data Scientist

All Native Group, a division of Ho Chunk Incorporated, is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to support a Federal Agency enterprise data management and analytics program. This role supports the Analytic team in developing machine learning models, preparing and analyzing data, and applying natural language processing to unstructured datasets. It is an excellent opportunity for an emerging data scientist to grow within a high-impact federal mission environment. This is for proposed work, and any offer of employment would be contingent upon award.

Essential Functions

• Develop, train, and evaluate custom machine learning and AI models, including both supervised and unsupervised approaches.
• Apply natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract, enrich, and analyze unstructured data.
• Improve and expand existing entity extraction processes, incorporating new entities and models to improve analytic outcomes.
• Evaluate enterprise data holdings and develop models and techniques that enrich data toward mission advantage.
• Manipulate, cleanse, and prepare structured and unstructured data for model development and analysis.
• Build data visualizations that communicate analytic findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate within an Agile delivery team, participating in sprint planning, reviews, and continuous delivery.

Competencies

• 2+ years of experience with an analytical or statistical language such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Exposure to machine learning concepts, including model training and evaluation.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile development environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

None for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in executive settings with frequent engagement at the highest levels of Navy leadership. This role uses executive office equipment and classified communication systems. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands are typical of executive positions, with extensive travel and high-stress decision-making requirements. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time executive position with flexible hours based on mission requirements. 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position. 

Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science or a related quantitative field with coursework or project experience in natural language processing or machine learning. Experience can be considered in lieu of education,

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

Security Clearance

Active secret clearance required

AAP/EEO Statement  

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

All Native Group is a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company. Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values:

• Native American Owned & Proud – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable – To always do what’s right.
• Team-Focused – For inclusive progress.
• Innovative – In creating solutions.
• Visionary – In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence – Through learning and performance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.