Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to perform research-level data analytics at a customer site in Bethesda, MD. The role supports programs advancing research and advanced machine learning, natural language processing, and data fusion applications for mission-focused big data analytics. The Data Scientist will work as part of a research-focused team to advance national security objectives, analyze results, disseminate findings, and contribute to publications and presentations with actionable intelligence insights. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Work closely with a team of data scientists, software developers, network engineers, senior investigators, program managers, researchers, and data analysts to design, build, and optimize a Data Science platform. * Analyze a variety of big data covering national security, cybersecurity, business intelligence, online social media, human behavior, and more. * Support multiple simultaneous projects, independently and collaboratively making mission-relevant discoveries and delivering findings to non-technical audiences. * Identify novel data sources to improve predictive algorithms and encourage user adoption of data analytics platforms. * Leverage expertise in research design, exploratory analysis, quantitative methods, user interface application design, and customer outreach and engagement. Required Qualifications * B.S. Degree in a quantitative or analytical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, or Computational Social Science with 2+ years of experience; or Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree including certificate-based advanced training courses with less than 2 years of experience. * Experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis with progressive technical development and outcomes. * Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python. * Experience deploying data science applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and/or OpenShift. * Experience with information retrieval and search technologies such as Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch and Kibana) and/or Structured Query Language (SQL). * Experience working with hybrid teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to conduct research and build and deploy complex but user-friendly algorithms and analytical platforms. * Previous experience performing Data Science or Research in data analytics or big data that does not fit in memory. * Track record of active learning and creative problem solving. * Ability to analyze and assess software development or data acquisition requirements and determine cost-effective solutions. * Familiarity with git or other version control technologies. * Ability to own work and complete tasks on time with little or no supervision. Preferred Qualifications * Significant data analytics experience supporting military or intelligence community customers with progressive technical development and mission-focused outcomes. * Experience with at least two of the following data classes: forensic media (DOMEX), open source publicly available information (PAI), measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT), or cybersecurity and cyber forensics. * Experience with Knowledge Graphs and related technologies such as neo4j or graph machine learning. * Experience developing predictive algorithms, image classifiers, and object detectors. * Familiarity with social network analysis, supply chain analysis, forensic accounting, pattern of life analysis, natural language processing, social media analysis, classification algorithms, and/or image processing. * Experience blending analytical methodologies and leveraging existing COTS/GOTS/OS tools in unconventional ways. * Experience with on-premises air-gapped environments and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS/C2S). * Familiarity with hardware platforms such as CPUs, GPUs, and FPGAs. Required Education and Experience Equivalency * B.S. Degree in a quantitative or analytical field with 2+ years of experience. * Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree including certificate-based advanced training courses with Less than 2 years of experience. Required Certifications * None specified. Required Security Clearance * Active Top Secret/SCI Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation * Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity). * Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral. * Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent). Health * 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents. * Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans. * 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents. * 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection * 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability. * 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability. * 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D). * 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000. Retirement * 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total). * 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options. Leave * Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO). * 11 paid floating holidays. Work-Life Balance * Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent). NT