Data Scientist II with Security Clearance

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Data Scientist II in Chantilly, VA to independently analyze data and build models that support mission outcomes. You will develop statistical models, design dashboards, and translate questions into analytic outputs for government and program leadership.

Responsibilities include validating data quality, presenting findings, and integrating analytics into decision-support workflows. Requires TS/SCI with Poly and 5–9 years of experience; Bachelor's in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in data analytics or data science roles.
• Strong proficiency with Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with statistical analysis, modeling, or machine learning techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and apply statistical models or machine learning techniques as appropriate.
• Design and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and analytic products.
• Translate mission or business questions into analytic approaches and outputs.
• Validate data quality, assumptions, and model results.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support integration of analytics into operational or decision-support workflows.

Skills

Python or R

SQL

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Overview VTG is looking for a Data Scientist in Chantilly, VA. Data Scientist II independently performs data analysis and modeling to support mission outcomes, providing actionable insights to government and program leadership. What will you do? Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights

• Develop and apply statistical models or machine learning techniques as appropriate
• Design and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and analytic products
• Translate mission or business questions into analytic approaches and outputs
• Validate data quality, assumptions, and model results
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support integration of analytics into operational or decision-support workflows Do you have what it takes? * TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 5-9 years of experience in data analytics or data science roles
• Strong proficiency with Python or R and SQL
• Experience with statistical analysis, modeling, or machine learning techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, Experience working with operational, intelligence, or enterprise data, Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments, Experience with Agile delivery environments

This position is contingent upon contract award. Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $105,000 - $205,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.