Computer Scientist

Invictus International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International in Washington, DC seeks a Computer Scientist to apply mathematics, statistics, AI, ML, and data science to produce analytic products for intelligence data trends.

The role involves developing ML and data mining algorithms, integrating or coding solutions to support government intelligence missions, and presenting findings to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in 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.

Responsibilities

• Applies mathematics, statistics, AI/ML, data science to produce analytic products.
• Develops ML/data mining and prediction algorithms using open-source tools.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepares products describing findings and activities.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

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.