Description
Solving intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) problems is imperative to our nation's military and strategic advantages. It’s the job of Scientific Applications Specialists to utilize their skills in physics, chemistry, math, data analytics, engineering, and mechanics to perform scientific research, develop unique assets, evaluate & analyze specialized data, and maintain unique scientific equipment supporting ISR operations. These experts push the envelope of the Department of Defense’s capabilities, giving tactical forces, commanders, and national decision makers the advantage needed to take action when necessary.
Core Skills
- scientific research and experimentation
- data analytics and statistical analysis
- physics and engineering applications
- sensor systems operation and maintenance
- ISR data collection and interpretation
- technical problem solving
- programming and scripting fundamentals
- technical writing and reporting
- requirements analysis
- prototype development and testing
- complex systems analysis
- cross-disciplinary collaboration
- briefing technical findings to leadership
- project planning and documentation
- attention to detail with classified data
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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