Position Details

Salary $154K – $278K USD / year

Type Not Specified

Experience senior

Exp. Years 15+ years or Bachelor's with 18+ years

Education Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Category Data & Analytics

About this role

Senior Data Scientist role supporting national security programs with advanced analytics and AI solutions in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead analytics efforts
Partner with government and SMEs
Design and deploy models
Communicate insights
Support operations

Technical Overview

Environment involves data science, machine learning, statistical modeling, data integration, and AI within classified government settings.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced data scientist with over 15 years of relevant experience, proficient in Python and R, with a strong background in advanced analytics, machine learning, and working within classified environments. They possess excellent communication skills and leadership qualities suitable for senior national security projects.

Must-Have Skills

Master's degree in Data ScienceComputer ScienceStatisticsMathematicsEngineeringor related field15+ years relevant experience or Bachelor's with 18+ yearsExpert-level proficiency in Python and/or RExperience with largecomplex datasetsAbility to lead technical effortsActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience supporting intelligence communityExperience in classified computing environments

Tools & Platforms

PythonRAIData science tools

Required Skills

Data SciencePythonRMachine LearningStatistical ModelsData AnalysisAIData IntegrationClassified EnvironmentsAdvanced Analytics

Hard Skills

PythonRData ScienceAdvanced analyticsMachine learningStatistical modelsExploratory data analysisFeature engineeringPredictive modelingHypothesis testingData integrationClassified environmentsAI solutions

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solvingAnalytic insights presentation

Industry & Role

Industry Government/Public Sector, Defense, Intelligence

Job Function Provide technical leadership in data science for national security programs

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required TS/SCI with Polygraph

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Data ScientistData SciencePythonRMachine learningStatistical modelsExploratory data analysisData integrationClassified environmentsAI solutionsAdvanced analyticsHypothesis testingFeature engineeringData analysisData science techniquesNational securityData ScientistMachine LearningStatistical ModelsData AnalysisAI SolutionsClassified EnvironmentsExploratory Data AnalysisData Integration

Deal Breakers

Lack of active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, Less than 15 years of relevant experience without a Bachelor's + 18 years, Inability to work in classified environments

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