Job Title: Data Scientist, Junior Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local \ \ \ The Opportunity: CACI is currently seeking a Data Scientist I in support of a program whose initiative is aimed at combating evolving and emerging threats, supporting related exploitation and replication activities, and advancing operational rehearsal, exercise, wargaming, and counter system development. Additionally, we are focusing on integration and experimentation, including Modeling and Simulation. By joining this team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the U.S. and our allies’ ability to develop and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your work will help ensure Warfighter readiness and the realization of future capabilities. This position provides critical data science and analytics support to advance Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation environments, systems engineering initiatives, and multi-domain operations effectiveness experimentation. The ideal candidate will apply established data science methodologies to mission-critical requirements, including fine-tuning existing models to improve accuracy for specific mission sets such as predictive maintenance for fleet readiness. Responsibilities: - Apply established data science methodologies to DOW mission requirements - Fine-tune existing AI/ML models to improve accuracy for specific mission sets, including predictive maintenance for fleet readinessSupport the development of data-driven solutions for M&S and AI systems - Assist in creating custom analytical pipelines and tooling to meet emerging data requirements - Support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) of simulation models - Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment supporting Joint and Coalition exercises - Perform data engineering on simulation data including data cleaning, preparation, management, integration, and feature extraction functions - Support advanced data analytics initiatives including generative AI analysis workflows within a DOW context - Work with structured, unstructured, and natural language datasets to extract actionable insights - Collaborate with systems engineers, modeling and simulation developers, and operations research analysts ​Qualifications: Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field or 3 years of relevant experience (may substitute for education requirement) - Active Secret Clearance Desired: - Experience with DOW or military modeling and simulation environments - Familiarity with Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation tools - Knowledge of Joint Theater Level Simulation - Global Operations (JTLS-GO), JLCCTC, OneSAF, or similar M&S tools - Experience with big data platforms and cloud computing architectures - Understanding of systems engineering principles - Experience supporting military exercises or operations - Kowledge of AI/ML applications in defense contexts - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position. The proposed salary range for this position is: $69,100-$141,500 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.