Computer Scientist

Bridge Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Defense seeks a senior data analytics/AI engineer to lead complex analytics projects for DoD/IC clients. You will perform statistical data exploration, validate AI methodologies, and mitigate risks using TEVV across classified networks. Collaboration with leadership to communicate complex findings is essential.

The role requires 8+ years in analytics, strong OOP/FP skills, and experience with AI/LLMs. Expect potential travel; clearance is required and salary ranges 110k–135k USD per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years correlating complex technical findings into narrative products.
• 5+ years of experience with OOP and functional programming to build modular testing libraries.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data exploration and analytics projects with statistics.
• Evaluate AI methodologies to impact AI usage in strategic intelligence.
• Perform TEVV and AI risk mitigation to shape analytics futures.
• Conduct data analytics, data mining and predictive analysis informing decisions.

Skills

OOP & FP

CI/CD pipelines

AI/ML validation

LLMs / agentic AI

DoD/IC networks experience

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific techniques or related field

12+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About Bridge Defense.

Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting-edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

Core Values:

• Innovation & Responsiveness : We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance : Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise : From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead complex data exploration and analytics projects with statistics.
• Evaluate AI methodologies to make a real-world impact on AI usage in strategic intelligence.
• Perform continuous auditing, testing, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEVV) and AI risk mitigation to shape the future of analytics through a variety of means.
• Conducts data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience correlating complex technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products.
• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming to build modular and scalable testing libraries.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including AI or ML validation.
• Experience with building and evaluating outputs and performance of advanced analytics, particularly LLMs and/or agentic AI.
• Experience working on classified networks in support of DoD or IC clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Ability to visualize complex data and concepts for non-technical leadership, highlighting system risks and "go or no-go" criteria clearly.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with scientific techniques such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing, OR 12+ years of experience with scientific techniques such as mathematics, statistics, information science, AI, machine learning, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, or data warehousing in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and evaluating technical documentation for compliance with applicable standards.
• Experience developing and executing TEVV procedures.
• Experience evaluating AI system performance, robustness, and fairness.

General Factors:

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; more than 40-hour work weeks should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• No Relocation .
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long-periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to multi-task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.

Clearance: TS/SCI with current CI Poly (adjudicated within the past 5 years or ability to pass a CI Poly)

Salary Range: 110K - 135K

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Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer.

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.

The pay range for this role is:

110,000 - 135,000 USD per year (Washington, DC (JBAB))