Data Scientist

Knight Federal Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions is seeking a data science/engineering professional with 3+ years of experience, capable of testing and evaluating AI/ML models, and with the ability to support DoD and IC clients. A TS/SCI clearance and willingness to complete a CI Polygraph are required.

A Bachelor's degree in quantitative social science, statistics, data science, or computer science (or four additional years of related experience) is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data science/engineering/analytics, statistics, computer science, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience collaborating in teams.
• Experience in or ability to perform testing and evaluation of AI/ML models.
• Experience supporting DoW and/or IC clients.
• TS/SCI clearance and willingness to complete a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative social science, statistics, data science, or computer science or four additional years of experience.

Skills

Data science/analytics

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills & teamwork

AI/ML model testing & evaluation

DoD/IC client experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field or 4+ years experience

Job description

Description

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in data science/engineering/analytics, statistics, computer science, or related fields
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience collaborating in teams
• Experience in or ability to perform testing and evaluation of AI/ML models
• Experience supporting DoW and/or IC clients
• TS/SCI clearance and willingness to complete a CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in quantitative social science, statistics, data science, or computer science or four additional years of experience in those fields

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative social science, statistics, data science, or computer science
• Experience with GEOINT and/or LLMs
• Experience performing or supporting all-source analysis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.