Senior Data Scientist
Job Description
A Senior Data Scientist is being sought to support a government analytics program in Springfield, Virginia. The role centers on advanced analytics, process modernization, and operational decision support, combining hands-on technical leadership with the ability to architect analytics that move into production and inform real-world operations.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver end-to-end data science solutions that handle large, complex datasets and translate findings into actionable guidance
- Build reusable Python workflows for analytics, automation, and data pipelines to ensure maintainable production processes
- Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies across structured and unstructured data to support timely operational decisions
- Design clear visualizations and dashboards that integrate smoothly into daily workflows
- Serve as a technical subject-matter expert, mentoring colleagues while remaining actively hands-on
- Collaborate with stakeholders to convert operational needs into concrete technical requirements and delivered solutions
- Research, prototype, and deploy advanced methodologies including AI/ML, network analytics, and statistical modeling
- Contribute to analytics products aligned with NGA and DNI standards, including ABI-driven workflows
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required post onboarding
- 10+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education, military service, training, and professional experience
- Proven experience supporting Intelligence Community or national security missions
- Experience building analytics pipelines
- Automation and data ingestion experience, including APIs
- Production-ready workflows
- Proficiency with Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, or Bokeh
- Experience with Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar visualization tools
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
- Experience working with large-scale structured and unstructured datasets
- Ability to work independently, provide technical leadership, and deliver solutions with minimal oversight
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technologies
- Python, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh
- Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau
- Oracle, PostgreSQL
- Geodatabases, GDAL, ArcPy, GeoPandas, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, ArcGIS Enterprise
- MATLAB, MapLarge
- JavaScript, HTML, .NET, C++, Java
- SQL, APIs
Position Overview
The Senior Data Scientist will support a mission-critical government program centered on advanced analytics, process modernization, and operational decision support. The role emphasizes business analytics, pattern identification, scalable data processes, and high-impact visualizations that directly support real-world operations. It is a senior, hands-on position designed for professionals who can work independently, provide technical leadership, and architect analytics solutions that transition rapidly into production.
PAY
$140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
WORK LOCATION
Onsite in Springfield, VA