Computer Scientist

Invictus International Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting seeks a Computer Scientist in Washington, DC to apply mathematics, AI, and data analytics to intelligence challenges. You will develop ML and data mining solutions, code algorithms, and prepare clear, actionable reports for stakeholders.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility, a Bachelor's with four years of relevant experience, and strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with four years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph ability.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++ (or similar).
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Employs mathematics, statistics, information science, AI/ML, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or scientific techniques to correlate complex findings into products on trends of existing intelligence data.
• Develops and utilizes ML and data mining and prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage and bandwidth constraints.
• Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-sourced data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Git

CI/CD

Cloud computing

NoSQL

Job description

Title: Computer Scientist

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: TS/SCI with ability to obtain and maintain CI polygraph

Responsibilities:

• Employs mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources.
• Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining and prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage and bandwidth constraints.
• Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development. Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with four (4) years of relevant experience
• Current active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, C++, or similar).
• Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD).
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL database systems.
• Familiarity with cloud computing architectures and containerized environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.