Data Scientist - Active Secret Clearance for Army Analytics

LMI Consulting, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Data Scientist with active Secret Clearance to join the team supporting the Army AI Integration Center (AI2C). You will design predictive and prescriptive models, surface data-driven insights, and translate complex analytics into actionable recommendations for the Army’s AI strategy.

Responsibilities include building simulations, optimization, and data pipelines across talent management, recruitment, and sustainment domains, while collaborating with UX/UI and software teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of data science or analytics experience
• Strong Python (pandas, NumPy) and/or R
• Experience with supervised/unsupervised ML models
• Experience with data visualization tools
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar platforms
• Active Secret Clearance required

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy predictive and prescriptive models for Army decision-making across multiple domains
• Develop, implement, and maintain analytical models and simulations to evaluate systems and processes
• Design and run simulations using Python libraries (SimPy, Mesa, NumPy, SciPy) to assess outcomes under uncertainty
• Apply OR techniques for optimization and resource allocation problems
• Formulate and solve linear, nonlinear, integer, and MILP problems using Pyomo, PuLP, and OR-Tools
• Conduct quantitative trade studies and scenario analyses to inform decisions
• Develop probabilistic models to characterize system behavior and quantify uncertainty
• Design computational experiments to assess model performance across scenarios
• Perform model verification, validation, and calibration with empirical data
• Integrate, transform, and analyze data from diverse sources using pandas, NumPy, Polars
• Develop reusable Python-based analytical tools and workflows with version control and testing
• Create visualizations and dashboards (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Streamlit) to communicate results
• Implement monitoring and troubleshooting for reliability
• Document models and methods per Army/DoD standards
• Collaborate with UX/UI and software teams to embed data science in apps
• Build data pipelines with Python, PySpark, and/or R for Army platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship
• Engage with Army SMEs to validate requirements and build trust
• Mentor junior staff and document analytic processes

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

SimPy

NumPy

SciPy

Plotly

Job description

LMI is seeking a Data Scientist with active Secret Clearance to join the team supporting the Army AI Integration Center (AI2C). You will design predictive and prescriptive models, surface data-driven insights, and translate complex analytics into actionable recommendations for the Army’s AI strategy.

Responsibilities include building simulations, optimization, and data pipelines across talent management, recruitment, and sustainment domains, while collaborating with UX/UI and software teams to