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Data Scientist

LeidosCentreville, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 14, 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$107.9k - $195.1k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Centreville, VA, United States
Posted
7 weeks ago
SQLAWSMachine LearningNLPTableauGitPython

Job Description

Data Scientist | Centreville, VA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

We are hiring for a national security-focused organization that is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and complex problem-solving. This employer is known for its commitment to innovation and for providing challenging, impactful work to its employees. Join a dynamic data science team that is critical to national security initiatives.

The Role

  • Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP) and automated solutions.
  • Construct and execute complex SQL queries and utilize API interfaces for data extraction across multiple databases.
  • Perform web scraping and process unstructured data using various techniques.
  • Leverage automation and machine learning for data management, scenario prediction, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Work with technologies such as AWS and Git.

What You'll Need

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • BS degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with Python and strong SQL skills for data extraction from relational databases and APIs.
  • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, natural language processing (NLP) and familiarity with NLP libraries.
  • Solid understanding of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods.
  • Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package including 401K with company match and immediate vesting.
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support.
  • Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and parental paid leave.

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