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 government and program leadership. You will transform mission questions into analytic plans, validate results, and present findings to diverse stakeholders.

The role requires strong Python or R and SQL skills, experience with statistics or ML techniques, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in data analytics or data science roles.
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• TS/SCI with Poly Required. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

SQL

Statistics

Machine learning

Communication

Education

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

Tools

R

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.