AI/LM Data Scientist for Defensive Cyber Ops

Method, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks an AI/LM Data Scientist to support Defensive Cyber Operations in a mission-focused environment. You will work with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to transform high-volume data into actionable insights for real-time cyber operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in data science, strong ML and analytics production experience, and a TS/SCI clearance. This role emphasizes deployment, operational impact, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting data science, analytics, or cyber‑related programs
• 3+ years of experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations environments
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with machine learning and statistical modeling
• Experience evaluating, validating, and implementing analytic models in operational environments
• Proficiency in Python or R
• Experience using SQL to manipulate and analyze data

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning, statistical methods, and analytics to address cyber and intelligence‑related challenges
• Design, develop, and optimize models for pattern detection, classification, and anomaly identification
• Ingest, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources to support analytic workflows
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility
• Deploy analytic models into production and monitor performance for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with analysts and operators to interpret results and refine analytic approaches
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Support rapid prototyping and delivery of new analytic capabilities in operational environments
• Document data sources, models, and processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques and tools to enhance mission impact

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Python

SQL

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Big data platforms

Job description

Spry Methods seeks an AI/LM Data Scientist to support Defensive Cyber Operations in a mission-focused environment. You will work with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to transform high-volume data into actionable insights for real-time cyber operations.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in data science, strong ML and analytics production experience, and a TS/SCI clearance. This role emphasizes deployment, operational impact, and cross-functional collaboration.