Data Science & Logistics Optimization Engineer
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Job ID: 2505091
Location: SCOTT AFB, IL, United States
Date Posted: May 6, 2025
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. We are leveraging the power of AWS Databricks, Python, and Machine Learning to build a cutting-edge logistics optimization platform for the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the technological foundation of this mission-critical project and deliver high-impact solutions. This role combines data science expertise with hands-on software development and logistics analysis to optimize cargo movements and transportation planning for USTRANSCOM's global operations.
Job Summary:
As a Data Science & Logistics Optimization Engineer, you will be a key member of a team of technical and functional logistics experts, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining IT solutions to support USTRANSCOM and the Department of Defense. You will leverage your software engineering skills, Agile experience, and data science knowledge to analyze complex logistics operations, develop data-driven solutions, and improve efficiency and effectiveness in cargo movements and transportation planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and optimize logistics operations, focusing on cargo movements and transportation planning, leveraging data analysis and machine learning techniques.
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data processing and machine learning pipelines on AWS Databricks using Python and relevant AWS services.
- Implement and champion industry best practices for coding standards, documentation, testing, and CI/CD within the Databricks ecosystem, leveraging experience with Git and other relevant tools.
- Collaborate with data scientists to integrate data science models and algorithms into the Databricks environment, ensuring a smooth transition from development to production.
- Design, develop, and maintain logistics-related reports and dashboards using tools such as Cognos, Qlik View, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Support applying a systematic, engineering approach to the design, architecting, requirements elicitation, development, operation, and use of relational database designs (Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server, Databricks SQL, etc.).
- Lead and participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, managing backlogs and facilitating sprint planning and execution.
- Contribute to process analysis and data analysis for cargo movements across the globe for USTRANSCOM.
- Translate application and end-user system requirements into technical requirements.
- Analyze and solve complex problems, making recommendations as needed, applying creative, in-depth technical and theoretical knowledge.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with software development in Python, Java, C#, or similar languages.
- Knowledge of data science principles and techniques, including machine learning and data visualization.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools like Jira, Trello, and Azure DevOps.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with logistics or supply chain data and processes.
- Familiarity with EDI data structures and standards.
- Experience with data science platforms and tools, such as R or machine learning algorithms.
- Experience with AWS Databricks, including cluster management, notebook development, and job scheduling.
- Knowledge of BI and visualization applications such as IBM Cognos Analytics, Microsoft Power BI, or Tableau.
- Experience with ETL and data virtualization.
- Certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g., PSM I, PSPO I).
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
