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Senior Data Scientist

LeidosSpringfield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Senior Data Scientist role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead impactful national security initiatives with advanced AI and data science solutions, fostering significant career growth and skill development. You'll thrive here if you possess deep technical expertise, a strong mission focus, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights for senior leaders, all within a competitive compensation package and a flexible hybrid work environment. Apply now to contribute your talents to critical missions.

Quick Overview

Salary
$154.1k - $278.5k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Senior Data Scientist | Springfield, VA, United States | Hybrid | $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 This employer is a globally recognized leader in technology and industry, dedicated to serving government and commercial clients with innovative digital and mission solutions. They are known for their forward-thinking approach and commitment to pushing boundaries. The Role • Provide technical leadership and advanced analytics expertise for critical national security programs. • Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge data science and AI solutions. • Lead complex analytics efforts across the entire solution lifecycle, from problem definition to deployment and maintenance. • Translate ambiguous operational challenges into actionable data science requirements and designs. • Apply advanced data science techniques, including machine learning, statistical modeling, and exploratory data analysis. • Integrate diverse structured and unstructured data from classified environments. What You'll Need • Master’s degree in a quantitative field, or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience. • Extensive experience applying data science and advanced analytics to complex, mission-focused problems. • Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or R, including advanced data science libraries. • Strong experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources. • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and influence analytic direction. • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on mission-critical national security programs. • Collaborate with a team of experts in a dynamic environment. • Contribute to the development and deployment of innovative solutions. • Potential for professional growth and mentorship of junior scientists. Apply via Haystack today!

Skills

Machine Learning
Python

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