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Data Scientist - Mid with Security Clearance

Cherokee FederalWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your advanced analytics and data engineering skills in a hybrid role offering a competitive salary of $140,000-$155,000, where you'll design and operate critical data systems for intelligence needs. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Data Scientists with an active TS/SCI clearance seeking to make a significant impact and grow within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you enjoy complex problem-solving and contributing to impactful projects, so apply today to explore this exciting career advancement!

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $155k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description

Data Scientist - Mid This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraph to be considered. Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Data Scientist to design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs.

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Staring Salary Range: $110,000-$122,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Data Scientist - Mid Responsibilities Include:

  • Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions
  • Proactively retrieve information from various sources, analyzes it for better understanding about the data set, and builds AI tools that automate certain processes
  • Perform statistical analysis, apply data mining techniques, and build high quality prediction systems
  • Design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems.
  • Work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.
  • Plans, designs, and optimizes data throughput and query performance.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Data Scientist - Mid Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
  • Eight (8) years of relevant experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Skilled in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and Tableau
  • Skilled in major data science languages, such as R and Python
  • Experience in managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL
  • Experience with statistical analysis and data mining algorithms
  • Experience with large data Multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analytics
  • Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training
  • Ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced
  • Ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction
  • Ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information Sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
  • Ability to develop concise, insightful. and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
  • Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSE, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI-SM1 #IntelCareers Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles:
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Architect
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Solutions Manager
  • Knowledge Manager Keywords:
  • Data management systems
  • Data architecture
  • Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC)
  • Data analysis
  • Data optimization Keywords: Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.

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