Data Scientist (Active TS/SCI Required)

missionovo; Chantilly, Tysons (VA, VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for you and dependents

Training and certifications allowance

PTO and professional development

Job summary

Missionovo is seeking a Data Scientist to join a mission-driven team in Chantilly, VA. You will analyze large, complex datasets using advanced statistics, ML, and programming to extract insights for strategic decisions and smart products.

You will develop production-ready models, perform rigorous experiments, and collaborate with data engineers to build scalable pipelines. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required due to national security responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in applied data science, ML, or analytics.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL for complex querying, performance optimization, and data modeling.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
• Strong understanding of model evaluation, validation, and deployment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex machine learning, deep learning, and statistical models to predict trends, forecast outcomes, and drive actionable insights.
• Design and execute controlled experiments, such as A/B testing, to evaluate the impact of data-driven solutions.
• Perform rigorous exploratory data analysis (EDA), data mining, and statistical analysis on large, complex, and varied datasets.
• Oversee data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing to ensure data quality, integrity, and suitability for modeling.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for model training and deployment.
• Develop production-ready code for models and algorithms, ensuring solutions are robust, efficient, and operationalized in real-time environments.
• Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track the performance and health of deployed models in production.

Skills

SQL

Data Science

Machine Learning

Experimentation

Model deployment

Data preprocessing

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Applicants must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI)

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing team. In this role, you will use a combination of advanced statistical methods, programming, and domain expertise to analyze large, complex datasets and extract actionable insights that inform an organization's strategic decisions and build smart products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement complex machine learning, deep learning, and statistical models to predict trends, forecast outcomes, and drive actionable insights.
• Design and execute controlled experiments, such as A/B testing, to evaluate the impact of data-driven solutions.
• Perform rigorous exploratory data analysis (EDA), data mining, and statistical analysis on large, complex, and varied datasets.
• Oversee data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing to ensure data quality, integrity, and suitability for modeling.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for model training and deployment.
• Develop production-ready code for models and algorithms, ensuring solutions are robust, efficient, and operationalized in real-time environments.
• Establish and maintain monitoring systems to track the performance and health of deployed models in production.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in applied data science, machine learning, or analytics
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL for complex querying, performance optimization, and data modeling.
• Practical knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
• Strong understanding of model evaluation, validation, and deployment techniques

Clearance Required

• TS/SCI w/ poly

About Missionovo

We are a mission-driven technology and engineering company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that advance national security and achieve decisive outcomes. Trusted by the world’s most discerning customers, we are purpose-built to empower skilled professionals to excel in demanding environments.

What We Offer

At Missionovo, we believe in taking care of our people — personally and professionally.

• Leading compensation and 401(k) package
• Company-paid healthcare for you and any dependents
• Up to $5,250 per year for training, education, or certifications
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, teamwork, and impact