Data Scientist - Intelligence Support (TS/SCI)

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with employer matching

GeoAI scholarship for employee development

Job summary

A veteran-owned technology firm is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). This role involves developing Python-driven solutions, designing scalable processes, and collaborating closely with analysts. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's + 5 years or Bachelor's + 7 years of experience, hold a current Top Secret / SCI clearance, and exhibit strong analytical skills to translate findings into actionable insights. We are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package and fostering employee growth.

Qualifications

• Current active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required.
• Strong proficiency in Python to build and deploy scalable solutions.
• Experience in translating analytical findings into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as a Senior Data Scientist.
• Design scalable processes and develop Python-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with analysts and technical experts to integrate findings.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Analytical translation to operational visualizations

Identifying trends and actionable insights

Education

Master’s Degree + 5 years or Bachelor’s + 7 years or 10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

JEMA

Brewlytics

ArcGIS

Job description

Data rarely arrives neatly packaged. Often it is messy, incomplete, or spread across multiple repositories. Yet within that complexity lie the insights that can shape real mission outcomes.

This is a chance to join us in supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as a Senior Data Scientist and directly support analysts and operators, ensuring what you discover within those data can be understood, trusted, and applied in real time. You’ll design processes that scale, develop Python‑driven solutions to explore and exploit data, and deliver outputs that integrate seamlessly into mission workflows. Collaboration will be critical in your role, as you will work closely with analysts and technical experts to integrate your discoveries into workflows and visualizations that support decision‑making. You’ll also manage multiple projects across different stages, ensuring that exploratory analyses, operational deployments, and process improvements all progress efficiently. If you thrive in complexity, embrace responsibility, and find satisfaction in work that has a clear and meaningful impact on mission success, join XTS today!

Requirements

• Current active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• You have achieved a Master’s Degree + 5 years / Bachelor’s + 7 years / 10+ years of relevant experience.
• You have gained strong proficiency in Python in order to build, test, and deploy scalable solutions across large and complex datasets.
• You have high talent in translating analytical findings into operational visualizations and workflows for insights to be understandable, consumable, and immediately useable by analysts.
• You have the strong ability in identifying trends, anomalies, and actionable insights in order to detect patterns that are operationally meaningful is critical to influencing mission outcomes.

Highly Preferred

• Experience with tools such as JEMA, Brewlytics, or ArcGIS, Model Builder, or prior GEOINT / NGA experience.

Step into a role where your analysis doesn’t just inform, it drives action. If you’re ready to uncover what others overlook and deliver insights that matter, send your resume directly to Lanchi Lai, [e-mail].

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran‑owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well‑being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this cutting‑edge field. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real‑world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.