Data Scientist

VT Group (VTG); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Data Scientist to join its team in Herndon, VA/Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on collecting and analyzing large datasets, building predictive models, and delivering actionable insights to business stakeholders.

The candidate will design experiments, validate models, and create dashboards and visualizations while staying current with data science trends and tools. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• BS in a quantitative field (mathematics, data science, statistics).
• At least 3 years of analytics/data science experience.
• Experience with large-scale data and analytics insights.
• Specific experience with Palantir Foundry/Gotham.
• Ability to convey insights to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop and implement statistical models, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms.
• Design experiments and evaluate models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and scalability.
• Translate data-driven findings into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data solutions.
• Create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to communicate results.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices in data science and AI/ML.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Communication

Education

BS in a quantitative field (math, data science, statistics)

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

Python

R

GitLab

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team in Herndon, VA/Chantilly, VA.

Overview

VTG is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team in Herndon, VA/Chantilly, VA.

What will you do?

• Collect, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop and implement statistical models, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms.
• Design experiments and evaluate models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and scalability.
• Translate data-driven findings into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business stakeholders) to identify opportunities for data solutions.
• Create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to effectively communicate results.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices in data science and AI/ML.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Required

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• BS in a quantitative field (mathematics, data science, statistics)
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience directly relevant to analytics, quantitative analysis, data science, artificial intelligence or machine learning
• Proficiency with tools such as Postgresql/SQL, Python, R, and GitLab
• Demonstrated experience with producing analytic insights from large scale data.
• Demonstrated experience with quantitative analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
• Experience conveying complex data science insights to non-technical audiences
• Specific experience with the Palantir Foundry/Gotham suite of tools

Desired

• Experience with telecommunications metadata and content analysis
• Experience exploiting or deriving insights from SIGINT, computer network exploitation, or other technical collection
• Prior counterintelligence experience
• Specific interest in or experience with technical surveillance

This position is open for current and future openings.