Data Scientist - NIWC Pacific

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.

Significance Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing team in San Diego, CA. This position is onsite and requires an Active Secret Clearance.

The Data Scientist I provides entry-to-intermediate level data analytics support to NIWC Pacific Codes 10000 (Finance) and 80000 (Corporate Operations). The position supports financial management, business analytics, asset management, and strategic operations initiatives through data collection, cleansing, analysis, modeling, and visualization.

This role assists in transforming data from systems such as Navy ERP, Advana, Jupiter, Business Application Suite, DTS, and other NIWC applications into dashboards, reports, and analytical products used by technical staff, managers, and executive leadership. The Data Scientist I supports development of visualizations, trend analysis, forecasting models, and automation efforts while documenting methodologies and maintaining data integrity standards.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or related quantitative field
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, data science, or business intelligence environments
• Experience collecting, cleansing, organizing, and analyzing structured and unstructured data

Working knowledge of:

• Python or R
• SQL
• Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling)
• Experience building dashboards or visualizations using tools such as:
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Qlik
• Ability to interpret financial or operational data and translate findings into clear visual products
• Experience documenting analytical methodologies and maintaining reproducible workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting analysis to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a DoD or regulated data environment with attention to data integrity and auditability
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with Navy ERP, SAP-based systems, Advana, or other DoD financial systems
• Familiarity with DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR) or Navy Working Capital Fund environments
• Experience supporting financial analytics, cost accounting, or budget execution reporting
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality controls, and validation methodologies
• Exposure to operations research techniques (regression, forecasting, optimization, Monte Carlo simulation)
• Experience working with asset or inventory data analytics
• Familiarity with dashboard development for executive-level reporting
• Experience in process automation or data pipeline development
• Prior Navy, NAVWAR, or NIWC experience

Additional Comments:

• Position supports cross-functional teams within Finance, Corporate Strategy, Total Force Management, and Accountable Property Office environments.
• Work may include development of dashboards, forecasting models, audit-support analytics, and executive briefing products.
• The role requires strong analytical rigor and the ability to present findings clearly to audiences ranging from junior analysts to senior leadership.
• Some travel may be required in support of NIWC Pacific initiatives as outlined in the SOW.
• This position may require access to financial systems, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and compliance with OPSEC and cybersecurity requirements.

$104,000 - $113,000 a year

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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