Computer Scientist

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

Job summary

invictusic is seeking a Computer Scientist in Washington, DC with TS/SCI clearance. You will apply mathematics, AI, ML, and data science to transform complex intelligence data into clear narratives and actionable insights.

The role involves developing predictive algorithms, integrating data across systems, and ensuring secure coding practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with four years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or similar.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps and CI/CD.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
• Hands-on with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Uses advanced math, AI, ML, data science to produce actionable intelligence narratives.
• Develops ML and data mining algorithms from open-source capabilities.
• Codes algorithms to support government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best-practice recommendations on data management across hardware and software stacks.
• Performs exploratory analysis on large data volumes to derive insights quickly.
• Prepares products describing findings and activities.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Data mining

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Git

Cloud computing

Containerization

CI/CD

Relational/NoSQL databases

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.