[Hiring] Data Scientist @Illumination Works llc

Role Description

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support a Department of War (DoW) program. This role will focus on expanding the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to improve financial management processes, analytics, and decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Databricks and modern AI/ML techniques, with a demonstrated ability to transform complex data into actionable insights. Experience applying AI/ML solutions within financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, or related business domains is highly desired. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives supporting national defense through cutting-edge data science and analytics capabilities.

• Identify, evaluate, and implement high-value AI/ML use cases that improve financial management processes, analytics, and decision-making.
• Develop, train, evaluate, and operationalize AI/ML models and advanced analytics solutions using Databricks.
• Analyze and transform complex datasets from legacy enterprise systems, addressing data quality and integration challenges to enable reliable analytics.
• Develop predictive analytics, forecasting, anomaly detection, and automation solutions to support financial and business operations.
• Collaborate with functional stakeholders, data engineers, and technical teams to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI/ML techniques and tools for applicability to customer requirements, balancing innovation with practical implementation.
• Communicate analytical findings, model results, and recommendations through visualizations, dashboards, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and the end-to-end AI/ML lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and modern ML frameworks.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing AI/ML models or advanced analytical solutions.
• Experience working with complex datasets, including data preparation, transformation, and quality assessment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Active Secret clearance or ability and willingness to obtain one (requires U.S. citizenship).

Preferred Qualifications

• Air Force or broader DoW financial management experience, including familiarity with financial systems, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, or cost analysis.
• Experience applying AI/ML to financial management, including forecasting, anomaly detection, reconciliation, or process automation.
• Experience working within War Data Platform (WDP), Palantir Foundry/Envision, or other DoW enterprise analytics environments.
• Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and cloud-based analytics environments.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.
• Generous PTO package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401K.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• Fun and engaging culture.
• Training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.