Data Scientist (Various Levels)

The Data Scientist role at Agile Defense is an onsite position based in Fort Meade, Maryland. This role supports large-scale projects and software solutions, requiring active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. The position offers a structured path across multiple levels with a focus on advanced analytics, machine learning, and client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical design, development, and implementation of large projects or major software products and solutions for clients.
• Assists in defining architecture requirements and establishing design and development standards.
• Consults with management and clients regarding feasibility and viability of product plans and designs.
• Incorporates emerging technologies and product supportability into design and implementation.
• Serves as the primary technical resource to the development team.
• May act as team leader, prioritizing group tasks, assigning work, and reviewing outputs of junior developers.
• Provides product demonstrations and engages in trade shows, seminars, industry panels, and user group meetings.
• Interacts with customers regarding strategies, requirements, problem solving, and support.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required for consideration
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience
• Proficient in Python
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with end-to-end workflows or projects
• 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience
• 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation

Technologies

• Python
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• R
• SQL
• AWS
• Big Data Platform (BDP)
• Linux
• Windows
• Jupyter Notebooks
• Cisco CCNA
• STIGs
• IAVA
• Network Analysis Tools

Compensation

USD 120,000 - 170,000 per year

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement
• Learning and Development opportunities

Our Core Values

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone; humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, open communication, and willingness to learn from one another.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our drive for excellence fuels continuous innovation and improvement in the face of new challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. A strong work ethic drives us to go above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.