Data Scientist — AI, Cloud & Defense Analytics (Secret)

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist in the United States to apply advanced analytics for Army modernization initiatives. You will join a large multidisciplinary team focusing on AI and cloud computing to support mission requirements valued at over $600 million.

The candidate should have 3–10+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, and experience with ETL, APIs, SQL/NoSQL. Active Secret clearance is required. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/Statistics/Math/Engineering or related field.
• 3–10+ years of data science experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience with software integration or testing (test plan & scripts).
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter).
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, API development, ETL pipelines, and web applications.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms experience.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement data models, algorithms, and analytical solutions to address business and mission challenges.
• Integrate, test, and validate data-driven applications and software tools.
• Utilize scripting languages and statistical packages to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines, APIs, and data interfaces to support analytics workflows.
• Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and operations research methods to solve complex problems.
• Develop and present data visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements and deliver actionable insights; stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Python

R

Jupyter

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

NoSQL

APIs

ETL

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jupyter Notebook

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist in the United States to apply advanced analytics for Army modernization initiatives. You will join a large multidisciplinary team focusing on AI and cloud computing to support mission requirements valued at over $600 million.

The candidate should have 3–10+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, and experience with ETL, APIs, SQL/NoSQL. Active Secret clearance is required. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.