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Data Scientist

LeidosGreat Falls, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Aug 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Data Scientist role at Leidos offers a competitive salary range and the chance to contribute to national security initiatives, fostering significant professional growth. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Python and SQL skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to develop advanced analytical solutions within a supportive team environment. Apply today to leverage your expertise and advance your career with a leading organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$107.9k - $195.1k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Great Falls, VA, United States
Posted
1 month ago
SQLAWSMachine LearningNLPTableauGitHugging FacePythonTensorFlow

Job Description

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

This employer is a leading technology solutions provider serving government and commercial clients, known for its innovative approach to complex challenges. They are seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on critical national security projects. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, offering significant opportunities for career advancement.

The Role

  • Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), and 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.
  • Learn and utilize technologies such as AWS and Git.

What You'll Need

  • TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
  • BS degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
  • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning, and natural language processing (NLP) using libraries like spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow.
  • Familiarity with 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, 11 paid Holidays, and a 401K with a 6% company match.
  • Flexible work schedules and discounted stock purchase plans.
  • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support.
  • Generous parental paid leave.

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