Data Scientist Principal – UCI Schema & Mission-Level C2 Focus

Job ID: 2617365 **Location:** Chantilly, VA, US **Date Posted:** 2026\-09\-29 **Category:** Information Technology **Subcategory:** Data Scientist **Schedule:** Full\-Time **Shift:** Day Job **Travel:** Yes \- 10% of the time **Minimum Clearance Required:** TS.SCI **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None **Potential for Remote Work:** ORA\_HYBRID **Description** As the Data Scientist Principal, you will play a critical role in advancing mission\-level Command \& Control (C2\) capabilities by leveraging your expertise in UCI schema and standardized, interoperable data exchanges. Your primary responsibility is to ensure compliance, integration, and secure system design for UCI\-related Air Force operations. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the analysis and correction of UCI schema, ensuring all UCI messages are compliant, interoperable, and aligned with mission\-level C2 requirements. * Design, manage, and integrate data sets that utilize UCI schema for efficient, secure, and interoperable data flow across existing and emerging Air Force programs. * Evaluate and enhance data quality, reliability, and efficiency, with a focus on UCI message lifecycle and schema adherence. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams—including data scientists, software developers, operators, and project managers—to implement and optimize UCI schema in predictive modeling and operational platforms. * Document and improve internal processes related to UCI schema use, optimizing data delivery and automating manual tasks. * Support testing, validation, and quality assurance procedures for UCI\-enabled platforms, including gathering user feedback, identifying schema\-related issues, and performing updates. * Develop technical documentation and reporting that details UCI schema integration, system specifications, and modifications. * Ensure compliance with Air Force regulations and promote ethical, secure use of UCI\-enabled platforms and data repositories. **Qualifications** Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree and nine (9\) years or more experience; Master’s and seven (7\) years or more; PhD or JD and four (4\) years or more. Relevant experience may substitute for degree. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance. * 5\+ years of experience in software engineering with IC, DoD, and/or commercial space architectures, systems, or operations. * Demonstrated experience as a contributor to the UCI standard or as an implementer of UCI\-adopting systems. * Proven ability to define and implement system behaviors through UCI schema. * Deep understanding of interoperability and integration challenges in defense systems, especially those related to UCI. * Familiarity with Command \& Control use cases, behaviors, and methods, with direct experience in requirements analysis and system design in a government context. * Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems (e.g., DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems). * Hands\-on experience with data analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods, including modern AI/ML techniques. * Outstanding communication skills for presenting technical artifacts and coordinating within high\-tempo environments. * Strong initiative, creative problem\-solving, and critical thinking skills. * Proficiency in MS Office applications. Target salary range: $160,001 \- $200,000\. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.