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Data Scientist

LeidosMerrifield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$107.9k - $195.1k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Data Scientist | Merrifield, VA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 We're hiring on behalf of a distinguished technology leader known for delivering innovative solutions to government and commercial clients. This employer is at the forefront of digital and mission advancements, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. The Role • Build statistical and machine learning models, including conducting natural language processing (NLP) and developing automated solutions. • Construct and execute complex database search queries using SQL and API interfaces across multiple databases. • Perform web scraping and apply advanced techniques for processing unstructured data. • Leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and provide data-driven recommendations. • Learn and utilize technologies such as AWS and Git. What You'll Need • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. • Bachelor's degree in a technical domain with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. • Proficiency in Python is required. • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction. • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP) is required, familiarity with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow). • Knowledge of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods. • Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib). What's On Offer • Competitive salary range of $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, holidays, and a 401K with company match. • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support. • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance. • A dynamic environment focused on innovation and career advancement. Apply via Haystack today!

Skills

SQL
AWS
Machine Learning
NLP
Tableau
Git
Hugging Face
Python
TensorFlow

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