Data Scientist
Redhorse Corporation · Tampa
$145,000–$165,000
Jul 26, 2026
Tampa
Jul 28, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level data science role embedded with U.S. Central Command's logistics directorate at MacDill AFB, focused on integrating AI and machine learning into military logistics data systems. Day-to-day work spans building data pipelines, developing simulation dashboards, and translating complex operational questions into models and visualizations for senior DoD decision-makers. Suits an experienced data scientist with a background in modeling and simulation, a active Secret clearance, and comfort working in a defense environment.
Senior level · 8+ years · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · Master's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $112,409 (middle half $87,288–$139,113).
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Why we read it this way (7)
The role sits at the intersection of data science and operations research — the posting explicitly lists 'Operations Research' as an acceptable background alongside data science, and the work centers on simulation-based forecasting, stochastic modeling, and logistics decision support. 15-2051 (Data Scientists) is the primary code given the AI/ML emphasis, with 15-2031 (Operations Research Analysts) as a close runner-up.
Clearance: an active Secret is the hard gate; TS/SCI eligibility is listed as preferred, not required.
Degree: a Master's in a quantitative STEM discipline is explicitly required. A Ph.D. is listed under 'Desired Experience' as preferred.
Modeling & Simulation frameworks (AFSIM, EADSIM, STORM, or similar) are listed under required experience with firm language ('strong experience'); the specific tools are interchangeable alternatives for the same hard gate.
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), large-scale data processing tools (Spark, Databricks), visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, R/Shiny), and enterprise platform integration (Advana, MAVEN, C2IE) all appear under 'Desired Experience' and are preferred.
No compensation figures were provided despite the posting referencing a salary range; the range itself was not disclosed.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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