Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist | Manassas, VA, United States | Hybrid | $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 We're hiring on behalf of a highly respected leader in the technology and government contracting sector, known for its impactful national security programs and commitment to innovation. This organization empowers its data scientists to tackle complex, mission-critical challenges and develop cutting-edge AI and analytics solutions. The Role • Serve as a senior technical lead on complex, high-impact national security programs. • Partner with government customers and subject matter experts to define mission problems and analytic objectives. • Translate ambiguous operational challenges into actionable data science requirements and solution designs. • Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics, statistical models, and machine learning solutions. • Apply advanced data science techniques including exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and algorithm development. • Integrate structured and unstructured data from diverse sources in classified environments. What You'll Need • Master’s degree in a quantitative field with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of relevant 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 and machine learning libraries. • Strong experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources. • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and influence analytic direction. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leaders. • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required. What's On Offer • Opportunity to provide technical leadership on mission-critical national security programs. • Collaborative environment with subject matter experts, engineers, and analysts. • Chance to develop and deploy innovative data science and AI solutions. • Mentorship and guidance for junior data scientists. Apply via Haystack today!