If you’re a data professional looking to validate your skills and expand your expertise, CompTIA’s newly launched DataX professional certification could be a great addition to your resume. This certification is part of the CompTIA Xpert Series, designed to meet the needs of experienced IT professionals who want to demonstrate their advanced knowledge in critical areas like data science.
The DataX certification focuses on the core competencies required to effectively manage and analyze large datasets, apply machine learning models, and extract actionable insights. The 10-year projected job growth rate for data science roles is 266% above the national rate while the median annual salary for these jobs is $108,020, or 125% higher than the median national wage for all occupations, according to research from CompTIA and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the data science field growing rapidly, this certification helps solidify your capabilities in a sector where demand continues to rise.
Contract Opportunities to Watch: Leidos
Leidos has scored a significant win with a new contract from Space Systems Command, aimed at bolstering missile warning and tracking capabilities. The Missile Warning/Missile Track Enhancement (MW/MT) contract, which spans 54 months, will see Leidos delivering advanced mission software and tech-enabled services to enhance the Combatant Commanders Integrated Command and Control Systems (CCIC2S).
“Leidos offers exceptional expertise in sensing, sense-making, and support for decision-making for our national security space customers,” said Jason McCarthy, Leidos senior vice president, Engineering, Integration & Operations. “We’ll work to enhance CCIC2S by enabling open architecture solutions, improving speed for system modifications, and reducing overall cost of ownership to customers.”
Key Employer in the Cleared Industry: Booz Allen
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