Data Exploitation Officer (Data Scientist / Exploiter)

M1Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M1Technology in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a Data Scientist / Data Exploitation Officer to support national security operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intelligence analysis, data evaluation, and will hold an active Top Secret clearance with Polygraph.

Your work will include conducting in-depth analysis, publishing reports on intelligence gaps, and providing mission-specific guidance to ensure the effectiveness of intelligence missions. If you have extensive research experience and expertise in deriving insights from large datasets, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph.
• 7+ years of demonstrated research and writing experience.
• Strong skills in data evaluation and link analysis.
• Prior work with government and commercial sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of all-source intelligence.
• Develop comprehensive data evaluation reports.
• Publish reports addressing intelligence gaps.
• Provide mission-specific technical guidance.
• Fuse intelligence to support national security objectives.

Skills

Data evaluation and link analysis

Exceptional briefing and written communication

Collaboration across interagency partners

Research and writing experience

Working knowledge of research platforms

Job description

We are seeking a Data Scientist / Data Exploitation Officer with demonstrated research and reporting experience for a national security customer. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in all-source intelligence and national security operations to support high-impact intelligence missions and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of regional, technical, political, and financial issues. This position offers the opportunity to drive global operations, feed analytical efforts, and provide decision-makers with actionable intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of all-source intelligence to identify high-value institutions, networks, and operational vulnerabilities.
• Develop comprehensive data evaluation reports and identify avenues for operational access.
• Publish reports that address intelligence gaps relevant to national security priorities.
• Provide mission-specific technical guidance and oversight.
• Fuse intelligence from SIGINT, GEOINT, HUMINT, OSINT, and financial data to support national security objectives.
• Brief senior stakeholders and operational personnel on multifaceted data findings and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate across interagency partners to build strategic relationships and support joint operations.

Required Skills:

• Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph.
• 7+ years of demonstrated research and writing experience.
• Working knowledge of customer-specific research platforms, tools, and data sets.
• Exceptional briefing, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong skills and expertise in data evaluation and link analysis, with the ability to derive actionable insights from large data sets to inform mission-critical decisions.
• Prior work with both government and commercial sector clients.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with financial intelligence and cryptocurrency investigations.
• Certifications in Chainalysis Reactor and Cryptocurrency Fundamentals.
• Certifications in anti-money laundering or counter–financial crimes.
• Reading skills in Chinese, Russian, Farsi, or Arabic.
• Experience working with computer network and host-based data (e.g., firewall logs, PCAP, DNS)

M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.