Data Scientist

Leidos LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match and immediatevest

Paid time off

11 holidays

Flexible schedules

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

Leidos in Maryland is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team of analysts and reporters. You will apply machine learning and advanced analytics to complex, sparse datasets to support predictive intelligence and operational impact.

You will develop models with Python and C/C++, translate questions into technical requirements, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling automated analytic workflows and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Associate degree with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning models to extract insights from large, complex intelligence datasets.
• Translate analytic questions into technical requirements and data-driven solutions.
• Characterize and assess datasets in varying states of structure and quality.
• Provide informed recommendations on technical approaches based on evolving intelligence capabilities and constraints.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and support automated analytics workflow development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Python

C/C++

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI/ML, Data Science, or related field

Associate’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience

Other degrees with strong coursework in advanced math, AI/ML, CS or data mining

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python libraries

C/C++

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join a multidisciplinary team of mission-focused analysts and reporters. In this role, you will apply machine learning and advanced analytics to sparse, noisy, and adversarial datasets to support predictive intelligence and deliver operational impact. You will leverage techniques such as deep learning, graph analytics, and anomaly detection to create decision advantage for analysts, operators, and mission leaders—contributing to intelligence capabilities for the next decade of national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning models to extract insights from large, complex intelligence datasets.
• Translate analytic questions into technical requirements and data-driven solutions.
• Characterize and assess datasets in varying states of structure and quality.
• Provide informed recommendations on technical approaches based on evolving intelligence capabilities and constraints.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and support automated analytics workflow development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI/ML, Data Science, Operations Research, or related technical field with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Other degrees with strong coursework in advanced math, statistics, AI/ML, computer science, or data mining, or relevant certifications (Data Science, AI/ML) will also be considered.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++ (or similar languages).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across teams.

Preferred: Experience supporting intelligence or cyber operations missions.

Benefits

• competitive benefits
• clear technical and leadership advancement paths
• 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting
• paid time off
• 11 holidays
• flexible schedules
• education support
• parental leave
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Company Overview

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.