Computer Scientist

Job Description Every action at BAE Systems serves a higher purpose: protecting those who protect us. Our unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and defending freedom fuels a collective passion. Join a purpose-driven community where every effort counts, and every contribution resonates globally.

BAE Systems is seeking Computer Scientists to support our government customer in Reston, VA and Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

These Computer Scientists will be working in a classified environment and will employ mathematics, statistics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources. Responsibilities include:

• Identify, capture, track, assist, and execute the establishment of new OSINT/PAI capabilities, training, data, and subscription requirements while working with officers from DIA Mission Directorates, Combatant Commands, Services and DoD OSINT Stakeholders.
• Assist in the vetting, validation, design, and testing process of all OSIC capabilities and requirements.
• Provie technical expertise as required on OSINT/PAI data requirements and acquisition.
• Assist in the development, deployment, and security approval of all OSIC MA capabilities and services.
• Provide technical expertise as required on OSINT User Interface/User Experience data requirements and acquisition.
• Provide technical expertise as required on Scrum/Sprint capabilities, data requirements, and software acquisition.
• Develop and utilize machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities.
• Integrate or code algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Assist in the development of automated capabilities to aggregate all license information and dissemination of licenses, reports, and briefings.
• Create briefs for Senior Leadership detailing the nuances of account and license management.
• Metrics – Assist in the design and maintenance of logical and physical data models (relational & dimensional), data dictionary and database volumetrics.
• Work to define basic file organization, indexing methods, and security procedures for specific user applications.
• Maintains database dictionaries, monitors standards and procedures and integration of systems through database design under close supervision. Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of database information and requirements for maximizing database potential.
• Help provide assistance to various clients as required for database design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain standards and documentation.

#EKS01Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Junior: Bachelor’s degree in computer science with 3+ years of computer science experience with experience within the last 2 years, or 7+ years of experience
• Mid-level: Bachelor’s degree in computer science with 8+ years of computer science experience with experience within the last 2 years, or 10+ years of experience
• Senior: Master’s degree in computer science with 12+ years of computer science experience with experience within the last 2 years, or a Bachelor’s degree with 17+ years of experience
• Experience utilizing Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) OSINT tools which include but are not limited to the Berber Hunter Tool Kit applications (e.g., SILO, SCRAAWL, Data Miner, and Babel).
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Graduate of Government OSINT Training courses (e.g., U.S. Army OBC, OS301/OS302, CASO, defense or IC equivalent (DIA BOTC, FBI OS101).
• Experience conducting computer science support for the IC/DoD

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.