Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Scientists

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AI Concepts, AI Systems, Algorithms

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Behavioral Scientist supporting the United States Postal Service. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Behavioral Scientist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Behavioral Scientist joining our team to analyze design, develop, implement, and support code for our government customer, the United States Postal Service.   

HOW A BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

In this role, a typical day will include:

Plays a crucial role in ensuring the ethical, responsible, and compliant development and deployment of AI systems, particularly those that impact human behavior.Use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to analyze user and entity behavior within a network to identify and mitigate cyber threats.Design and implement behavioral analytics models to surface anomalies and indicators of insider risk across multiple structured and unstructured data sources.Develop and refine risk scoring algorithms which prioritize users or events based on observed patterns, contextual risk factors, and deviations from baselines.Integrate and transform data from tools, systems, and logs to create unified risk models which support investigative workflows.Analyze data to identify patterns, develop theories and models to explain behavior, and design interventions to promote positive change.Identify unusual employee or contractor activity that could indicate malicious intent.Gather and prepare diverse behavioral datasets, ensuring accuracy and completeness from sources like website interactions, app usage, customer feedback, and other digital channels.Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify behavioral trends and precursors which correlate with increased risk profiles.Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to clearly communicate findings and insights to stakeholders, including non-technical audiencesEnhance IRO’s ability to surface anomalies, prioritize potential risks/threats, and provide decision support.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required.NOTE: If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience:

3+ years of experience in AI concepts and technologies. This includes familiarity with machine learning algorithms, data processing, and AI system design.Certifications focused on AI security, governance, and development.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ability to identify and assess potential behavioral risks in AI systems, analyze data, and develop effective mitigation strategies is crucial.Proficiency in relevant tools. Familiarity with AI frameworks (like TensorFlow, PyTorch), cloud platforms (like AWS), and programming languages (like Python) can be highly beneficial.Strong analytical and communication skills are vital to effectively navigate the complexities of the AI evolving field.Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data fusion techniques to diverse cybersecurity and organizational data.Proficiency in languages like Java, C++, Python, and SQL.Strong statistical and analytical foundation, including knowledge of anomaly detection, time-series analysis, and clustering techniques.Knowledge & experience with API development and automationFamiliarity with cybersecurity data sources and insider threat indicators, especially UEBA, DLP, system logs, and identity data.Problem-solving Skills and a knack for using data to address business challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.Data visualization skills using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Ploy for communicating insights to non-technical stakeholders.Evaluate programs, disseminating findings, consulting and collaborating with others, and adhering to ethical standards.

Security Clearance Level:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprintingThis position has a U.S. residency requirement. The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.

Location:

Morrisville, NCFalls Church, VAEagan, MNRemote considered

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.Cutting-edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $71,445 - $96,661. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

USA NC Morrisville

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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