Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist | Burke, VA, United States | Hybrid | $154,050.00 - $278,475.00 This employer is a technology leader renowned for delivering innovative solutions to government and commercial clients. They are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lend their technical leadership and advanced analytics expertise to critical national security programs. This is an opportunity to work in classified environments, collaborating with diverse teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge data science and AI solutions that address complex mission challenges. The Role • Serve as a senior technical lead on complex, high-impact national security programs. • Partner with government customers and subject matter experts to define mission problems and analytic objectives. • Translate abstract operational challenges into actionable data science requirements and solution designs. • Design, develop, and deploy advanced analytics, statistical models, and machine learning solutions. • Apply advanced data science techniques including exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, predictive modeling, and algorithm development. • Communicate analytic findings, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders. What You'll Need • Master’s degree in a quantitative field with 15+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of relevant experience. • Extensive experience applying data science and advanced analytics to complex, mission-focused problems. • Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or R, including advanced data science and machine learning libraries. • Strong experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources. • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and influence analytic direction. • Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. What's On Offer • Opportunity to provide technical leadership on mission-critical national security programs. • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative data science and AI solutions. • Engage in continuous learning and development within a dynamic technology environment. • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Apply via Haystack today!