Data Scientist I

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking entry-level Data Scientists to join the Geralt MERIGOLD Program. You will transform raw data into insights and tools that improve decision-making and drive innovation across ground enterprise systems.

The role emphasizes handling large-scale data, building pipelines, and applying ML/-AI models in cloud and on‑prem environments, with strong opportunities to grow technically while contributing to mission success.

Qualifications

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• BS 0-2 Years of HS 6-8
• Interest in solving technical problems; Strong analysis skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience with or understanding of cloud-based tools for data analysis

Responsibilities

• Working on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
• Help onboard, operate, and transition large-scale data science and AI/ML models in cloud and on-premises computing environments
• Support pipeline development for data, software, and algorithm delivery to ensure reliability, security compliance, and seamless integration across domains
• Support project development by visualizing, analyzing, trending, and providing metrics for Systems Program Office -level projects
• Provide technical support for research, development, and the systematic transition of advanced data fusion, analytics, and automated workflow solutions to operational environments
• Draft solutions to routine technical problems
• Assist with developing and executing data management plans and policies
• Perform analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures
• Participate in large-scale analysis of unstructured data for high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces
• Handle processing and indexing requests for both high-volume data collections and high-velocity data streams
• Identify insights, patterns, and trends in big data environments using computational and technical skills
• Assist with designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured or semi-structured data analysis techniques
• Interpret, connect, predict, and deliver actionable recommendations based on complex data analysis
• Support data transportation and transformation tasks

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud data analysis

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data analysis tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Arcfield is looking for an entry-level DATA SCIENTISTS to serve as an essential member of a team responsible for transforming raw data into meaningful insights and tools that improve decision-making, driving innovation, optimizing operations, and adding measurable value to our customer’s Ground Enterprise. Come join our team on the Geralt MERIGOLD Program.

The ideal candidate will be able to combine technical know-how with business acumen to create impactful solutions. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Working on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative
• Help onboard, operate, and transition large-scale data science and AI/ML models in cloud and on-premises computing environments
• Support pipeline development for data, software, and algorithm delivery to ensure reliability, security compliance, and seamless integration across domains
• Support project development by visualizing, analyzing, trending, and providing metrics for Systems Program Office -level projects
• Provide technical support for research, development, and the systematic transition of advanced data fusion, analytics, and automated workflow solutions to operational environments
• Draft solutions to routine technical problems
• Assist with developing and executing data management plans and policies
• Perform analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data, including latent semantic indexing (LSI), entity identification and tagging, complex event processing (CEP), and the application of analysis algorithms on distributed, clustered, and cloud-based high-performance infrastructures
• Participate in large-scale analysis of unstructured data for high-value use cases visualized through multi-dimensional interfaces
• Handle processing and indexing requests for both high-volume data collections and high-velocity data streams
• Identify insights, patterns, and trends in big data environments using computational and technical skills
• Assist with designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured or semi-structured data analysis techniques
• Interpret, connect, predict, and deliver actionable recommendations based on complex data analysis
• Support data transportation and transformation tasks

Qualifications

Required:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• BS 0-2 Years of HS 6-8
• Interest in solving technical problems; Strong analysis skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience with or understanding of cloud-based tools for data analysis

Desired:

• Degree in Engineering (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, electrical, computer/software), Computer Science, Data Science, Imaging Science, Mathematics, Physics or other related technical fields
• Interest in writing code; High degree of computer literacy
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques, algorithm analysis, and data clustering
• Experience with utilizing open-source textual processing tools for data processing tasks
• Demonstrated experience with employing visual analytic tools for data interpretation
• Experience with applying entity extraction and conceptual search technologies
• Experience with Unix/Linux Scripting
• Experience with Python, C/C++, Fortran, or similar
• Experience with MS Excel, Python, R, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience with Data Mining, Analysis, Statistics, Performance Analysis, or Predictive Analytics and Reporting using various methods and tools
• Ability to demonstrate experience in software development using platforms like:
  • Open-source enterprise software (e.g., Java, Linux, Ruby, Python)
  • Windows development stack (e.g., .NET, C#, C++)

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $66,456.39Max: $115,554.76

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.