Company Overview:
Work Where it Matters
Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.
As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Description:
Five Rivers Analytics is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to provide advanced analytics, data engineering, and decision-support services in support of PEO Digital and the MCBOSS portfolio. This role supports the Marine Corps’ digital modernization and business systems transformation efforts by developing data-driven solutions that enhance readiness, optimize resources, and improve enterprise-wide insight. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Analyze large, complex data sets from Marine Corps and enterprise systems to identify trends, generate insights, and support data‑driven decision-making.
- Develop predictive models, machine learning solutions, and statistical analyses to support mission‑critical business operations and modernization initiatives.
- Build dashboards, visualizations, and automated reporting tools to communicate findings to leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Partner with system engineers, software developers, analysts, and program leadership to translate mission needs into actionable data products.
- Design, refine, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data integrity, availability, and accuracy across MCBOSS and PEO Digital systems.
- Support process optimization and workflow modernization through data profiling, automation, and applied analytics.
- Produce high‑quality technical documentation, data dictionaries, and briefing materials for program reviews and decision forums.
- Ensure compliance with DoD data governance, cybersecurity, and data‑sharing policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5+ years of experience applying data analytics or data science in a technical or mission‑focused environment.
- Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, and common data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciKit‑Learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch—optional).
- Experience building dashboards or visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
- Ability to translate ambiguous problem statements into clear analytical approaches.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods, predictive modeling, and data engineering fundamentals.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DoD programs, ideally within USMC, PEO Digital, or NIWC Atlantic.
- Familiarity with logistics, finance, manpower, readiness, or business operations data.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, DoD cloud offerings).
- Knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, Agile methodologies, or MLOps practices.
- Experience working with enterprise systems such as MCBOSS, GCSS‑MC, or similar business systems.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Comfortable engaging with leadership, stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Ability to work both independently and in cross‑functional teams.
- Detail‑oriented, with a mission‑focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, actionable insights.
Benefits Information: Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range: $160,000 - $170,000 Job ID: 2026-23151 Work Type: Remote