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Data Scientist
LeidosTakoma Park, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
You can drive impactful national security solutions by leveraging advanced machine learning and NLP techniques in this hybrid Data Scientist role, where your entrepreneurial spirit will be highly valued. With a competitive salary range of $107,900 - $195,050 and significant opportunities for technical upskilling, this position is perfect for a mid-senior professional ready to contribute to innovative projects and grow within a reputable organization. Apply today to join a dynamic team and make a real difference.
Quick Overview
Salary
$107.9k - $195.1k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Data Scientist | Takoma Park, MD, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
This employer is a leading technology company dedicated to solving complex national security challenges through advanced analytics and innovative solutions. They are seeking a forward-thinking Data Scientist to join a dynamic and growing team, contributing to projects of critical importance.
The Role
• Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), to develop automated solutions for complex business challenges.
• Construct and execute complex database search queries across multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces.
• Perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data.
• Leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Utilize and learn emerging technologies such as AWS and Git to enhance project capabilities.
What You'll Need
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python for data science applications.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
• 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 such as Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib.
What's On Offer
• Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support.
• Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
• Engaging and impactful work on projects critical to national security.
Apply via Haystack today!
Skills
SQL
AWS
Machine Learning
NLP
Tableau
Git
Python
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