Data Scientist II

Parsons; Washington (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist II to join our Federal Solutions team at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. You will apply data science, analytics, and AI/ML evaluation skills to deliver actionable insights for government stakeholders.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, strong communication, and collaboration abilities while supporting unclassified workloads during clearance crossover. Salary ranges reflect federal contracting norms and project needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 3+ years of direct data science experience.
• Experience in data science/engineering/analytics, statistics, computer science, or related fields.
• Experience supporting Department of War or Intel Community clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience collaborating in teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Federal Government Intel Contract via data science expertise (analytics, statistics, testing and eval of AI/ML Models).
• Able to start immediately on unclassified work while in clearance crossover.
• Supports data acquisition, cleaning, and basic preparation of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Executes routine analysis using established statistical methods to address business questions.
• Builds and maintains basic reports, dashboards, and visualizations for project teams and stakeholders.
• Assists in applying standard business analytics and customer segmentation techniques.
• Documents methods, code, and results thoroughly for reproducibility.

Skills

Data science

Statistics

AI/ML testing

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Data acquisition & cleaning

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics / mathematics / CS or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

ML frameworks

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Scientist II to join our team! In this role you will get to support the intelligence community our of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Successful candidates will be able to start immediately on unclassified work while in clearance crossover!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support Federal Government Intel Contract via data science expertise (analytics, statistics, testing and eval of AI/ML Models), to produce and present relevant output to key stakeholders.
• Successful candidates will be able to start immediately on unclassified work while in clearance crossover!
• Supports data acquisition, cleaning, and basic preparation of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data under the guidance of more senior staff.
• Executes routine analysis using established statistical and analytical methods to address clearly defined business questions.
• Builds and maintains basic reports, dashboards, and visualizations to summarize findings for project teams and stakeholders.
• Assists in applying standard business analytics and customer segmentation techniques in defined functional areas (e.g., marketing, operations, human capital).
• Documents methods, code, and results thoroughly, ensuring reproducibility and alignment with team standards.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, image science, remote sensing, earth science, physical science or related technical or scientific field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of direct data science experience
• Experience in data science/engineering/analytics, statistics, computer science, or related fields
• Experience in or ability to perform testing and evaluation of AI/ML models
• Experience supporting Department or War and/or Intel Community clients
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience collaborating in teams

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Degree in quantitative social science, statistics, data science, or computer science
• Experience with LLMs
• Experience performing or supporting all-source analysis

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!