Data Scientist (5649)

SMX; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

SMX seeks a Data Scientist to join our team supporting a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. You will bridge business needs with technical solutions, focusing on requirements analysis, business process improvement, and data-led decision making to support IT modernization.

Responsibilities include designing Databricks-based solutions, evolving data models, and production deployment. Strong Python/PySpark skills, DoD clearance, and cloud awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Security clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 6 years of related work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• 5+ years hands-on development experience with Python and PySpark.
• Experience with Dev/Ops and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Army functional knowledge and requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and discuss across teams.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture: AWS/Azure.
• Experience with software engineering tools (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging).
• Proven ability to work independently and share knowledge (code reviews, documentation).
• Driven, self-directed personality with strong mission commitment.

Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks to meet business requirements.
• Analyze and modify existing data model solutions as needed.
• Promote code into production.
• Define test cases and verify results to ensure correct functionality.
• Build data models and reports from ERP and legacy datasets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Python

PySpark

Dev/Ops

CI/CD (GitLab)

Requirements elicitation

Documentation

Cloud concepts (AWS/Azure)

Database design (SQL/NoSQL)

Independent work

Code reviews / knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

GitLab CI/CD

AWS/Azure

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

SMX is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in support of a Modernized Data Science Platform for a Federal customer. The focus of this role is to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, focusing on requirements analysis, business process improvement, and data-driven decision-making to support the program's IT transformation and modernization activities. If you are interested in joining a high-performing team with advancement opportunities, then look no further!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design new solutions using Databricks to deliver capabilities meeting business functional requirements.

• Analyze & Design modifications to existing data model solutions as needed.

• Promote code into production.

• Define test cases and verify test results to ensure solutions are functioning as designed.

• Build data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.

Required Skills/Experience

• Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

• Experience: 6 years of related work experience

• Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on development experience and proficiency in Python and Pyspark.

• Experience with Dev/Ops and CI/CD pipelines using Gitlab.

• Army functional knowledge and proven experience in requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation.

• Familiarity with database design and architecture; relational and non-relational

• Ability to work cross-functionally, and participate in discussions

• Knowledge of cloud architecture: commercial cloud vendors (AWS/Azure)

• Competence with software engineering tools and processes (estimation, issue tracking, version control, debugging, etc.)

• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks without any supervision.

• Proven experience in knowledge sharing (i.e., code reviews, solid documentation)

• Driven, self-directed personality

• Strong sense of mission and commitment to making a difference

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience implementing RESTful APIs

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to foster positive outcomes from diverse interests of people and teams

• Experience working with the DoD

• Experience working with GFEBS or other SAP ERP system

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$120,000—$160,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).