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Data Scientist

LeidosWest Mclean, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Data Scientist role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work on national security-critical projects within a reputable company that invests heavily in employee growth and benefits. You'll thrive here if you possess an entrepreneurial spirit, strong Python and SQL skills, and a passion for leveraging machine learning and NLP to solve complex challenges. Apply today to join a talented team and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

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

Job Description

Data Scientist | West Mclean, VA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 We're hiring for a leading technology company that provides innovative digital and mission solutions to government and commercial clients. This employer is known for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to tackling complex challenges in areas like security engineering and advanced analytics. Join a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The Role • Build statistical and machine learning models, including natural language processing (NLP), to solve complex business challenges. • Develop automated solutions and leverage data to predict scenarios and provide data-driven recommendations. • Construct and execute complex database queries using SQL and API interfaces for efficient data extraction. • Perform web scraping and employ various techniques for processing unstructured data. • Learn and utilize technologies such as AWS and Git to enhance project capabilities. What You'll Need • Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience. • TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. • Proficiency in Python and strong SQL skills for data extraction from relational databases and APIs. • Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, and natural language processing (NLP), including familiarity with relevant libraries. • Solid understanding of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods. • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib. What's On Offer • Competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package, including 401K with company match. • Opportunities for technical upskilling, education, and training support. • Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance. • A chance to work on critical projects that make a significant impact. Apply via Haystack today!

Skills

SQL
AWS
Machine Learning
NLP
Tableau
Git
Python

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