Computer Scientist

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

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Computer Scientist to apply mathematics, AI, ML, and data science to translate complex intelligence data into actionable trends and narrative reports. You will develop predictive algorithms and support government missions through data-driven insights.

The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, strong programming skills (Python/Java/C++), and experience with Agile/DevOps.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Employs mathematics, statics, information science, AI, ML, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, warehousing, data protection to generate analytical products on intelligence data trends.
• 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.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.

Skills

Programming languages: Python/Java/C++

Software development methodologies: AG

Cloud and containerization

Analytical/problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Git

Relational/NoSQL databases

CI/CD tools

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.