Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. **Job Summary** As a Data Scientist II, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting edge research across multiple disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract. This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer's toughest challenges. _This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX._ **Responsibilities** + Design and implement data acquisition systems for test environments, enabling real-time collection, processing, and analysis of technical and operational data from bioanalytics, microbiology, materials and chemistry, human factors, systems engineering, and data science activities. + Develop and maintain robust data pipelines that support the ingestion, transformation, and storage of test data from diverse instrumentation sources, ensuring high data integrity and traceability throughout the test lifecycle. + Collaborate with systems engineers and test specialists to define data requirements, integrate instrumentation outputs, and optimize data flows for real-time monitoring and post-test analysis. + Implement real-time data processing solutions to support rapid assessment of system performance, technical maturity, and operational readiness during test events. + Support the creation of technical analysis reports and comparative matrices by integrating real-time and post-test data from instrumentation, modeling, and simulation outputs. + Prepare and deliver comprehensive data packages, analysis summaries, and supporting documentation for technical reviews, risk assessments, and operational recommendations + Assist in preparing technical data tables, figures, and interpretations for reports and presentations, peer reviewed publications, and client meetings + Interact professionally with internal and external clients, leadership, and team members + Some domestic travel is possible but not anticipated. **Key Qualifications** + Education reflecting one of the following: + Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 0-2 years of experience in Physics, Physics engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or Engineering with a minor, certificate, or emphasis in computer science, data science, bioinformatics and relevant work experience requiring computer programming. + Demonstrated proficiencies in computer programming and statical analysis (e.g., Python, R, SPSS). + At least one year of experience with task leadership and proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget. + Ability to learn and understand new programing languages and mathematical concepts. + Good oral and written communication skills + Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. + Ability to work in a team environment + Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment **Preferred Qualifications** 3 to 8 years of experience in modeling & simulation, statistical analysis, quantitative risk assessment, data science, or related field. Knowledge of advanced statistics and/or probability. Experience in modeling & simulation on a government program. **Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life** We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. + **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. + **Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:** You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. + **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. + **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. + **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. + **Build your fi