Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Data Scientist

• Springfield, VA Location: Springfield, VA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Clearance Required: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility; must be able to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraphgraph Experience: 5+ Years Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support one of our clients in Springfield, Virginia.

This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical government programs focused on Big Data, cloud technologies, advanced analytics, and Machine Learning (ML). The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex datasets, developing data pipelines, and supporting data-driven applications. You will collaborate with software engineers, architects, and program leadership in an Agile environment to develop scalable solutions that support critical government missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, transform, and standardize data from multiple sources for integration into consolidated data environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and services supporting analytics and Machine Learning applications.
• Automate data ingestion and processing workflows to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Manage, manipulate, transform, and parse structured and unstructured datasets.
• Utilize Python and other statistical programming tools to extract, process, and analyze data.
• Collaborate with software engineers and architects to develop and integrate applications supporting analytic workflows.
• Support data preparation and processing for Machine Learning initiatives.
• Work with program leadership and engineering teams to implement and document technical requirements.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Troubleshoot data-related challenges and recommend improvements to existing processes and solutions. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Information Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with Python for data extraction, manipulation, and processing.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Strong experience transforming and processing structured and unstructured datasets.
• Experience parsing multiple data formats for Machine Learning applications.
• Experience developing or supporting data pipelines and automated data-ingestion processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Agile development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Apache Spark.
• Familiarity with Oracle Converged Database.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or organizations.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or CySA+. Security Clearance Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Must have SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Current, in-scope CI Polygraph preferred. Work Location This position is located in Springfield, Virginia, and requires onsite support at the customer location. Equal Employment Opportunity Our client is an

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