Data Scientist, Intermediate (Info. Systems & Cyber Security, Analyst)

Search Results; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The MIL Corporation seeks a Data Scientist, Intermediate, to support a Federal Government client in Patuxent River, MD. The role is on-site with a 5-day schedule and a compressed work schedule option.

The project is unfunded and contingent on funding approvals. Responsibilities include data modeling, analysis, dashboard development, and communicating complex findings to senior leadership; candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and relevant clearances.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience performing similar responsibilities.
• Two years supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD.

Responsibilities

• Apply professional knowledge of computer science and statistics to gather, analyze, design and construct new processes for modeling, interpreting and reporting quantitative information.
• Participate in Mission Thread Analysis to trace system functionality to operational mission objectives, supporting vulnerability identification and resilience strategy validation.
• Identify methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied data sets throughout the data science lifecycle.
• Develop algorithms and tools to support data manipulation and processing and use data visualization to articulate findings.
• Execute comprehensive data management to drive actionable mission intelligence, including data extraction, cleaning, normalization, and statistical analysis; build dashboards and predictive models; translate findings for senior leadership.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Predictive modeling

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field

Tools

Power Platform

Qlik

Job description

Summary

The MIL Corporation seeks a Data Scientist, Intermediate (Info. Systems & Cyber Security, Analyst) to support a Federal Government client in Patuxent River, MD.

This position requires an on-site schedule, with 5 days on-site and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

This position is currently unfunded and is being posted in anticipation of future funding approval. We are proactively identifying and engaging with qualified candidates. While candidates may be contacted for pre-screening, any hiring decisions will be contingent upon funding availability and final program requirements or client approval.

Responsibilities

• Primary requirements of the work are applying professional knowledge of computer science and mathematical and statistical theories, techniques, and methods to gather, analyze, design and construct new processes for modeling, interpret, and/or report quantitative information, trends, relationships and correlations among or within data sets.
• Participate in Mission Thread Analysis to trace system functionality to operational mission objectives, supporting vulnerability identification and resilience strategy validation.
• Identify the methods, processes, algorithms, tools, and systems to extract and interpret findings from varied structured and unstructured data sets related to the data science lifecycle.
• Development of algorithms and/or tools to support data manipulation and processing as well as the use of data visualization techniques to articulate findings.
• Execute comprehensive data management to drive actionable mission intelligence. Core labor activities include extracting and querying data from complete databases, performing extensive data cleaning and normalization, and conducting rigorous statistical analysis to identify operational trends and anomalies. This role is responsible for building and maintaining automated intelligence dashboards, developing predictive data models, and translating highly technical findings into plain-language Financial, Readiness, or Operational summaries for senior leadership. By transforming raw data into strategic insights, the analyst ensures that mission planning, resource allocation, and operational tracking are grounded in verified quantitative metrics.

Travel

10% to other sites, as needed

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working performing the responsibilities similar to those above.
• Two years supporting NAVAIR, NAWCAD.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Power Platform and Qlick preferred.
• Experience assisting more senior positions performing functional duties of a similar position.
• Experience with data reduction, software tools, and their applications.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field; a Master’s degree will be considered in lieu of 2 years of professional experience

Clearance

All applicants for this position must possess a currentTop-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility clearance; please note that the clearance process considers financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $79,000 - $118,000 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL’s complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.

Why MIL?

The MIL Corporation (MIL) is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, financial management, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you! MIL offers opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers, from early-career candidates to experienced industry professionals. We are known for a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. This commitment to our people and our work is reflected in the industry and workplace awards MIL has received over the years.

• 2021 - 2024, Top Workplaces USA award (Energage)

• 2017 - 2025 Top Workplaces Award, Greater Washington Area (The Washington Post)

• 2018 - 2025 Certified Great Workplace, Great Place to Work

• 2021 - 2025, Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services

• 2021 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials

• 2018 Fortune, Great Place to Work: Best Place to Work for Diversity

• 2017, 2020 - 2025 Top Workplace Award, South Carolina (Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine)

• 2025 Corporate Partnership Award, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Maryland Chapter

• 2025 Moxie Award, GovCon Category

• 2024 Patriot Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

• 2022 Freedom Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

• 2018, Above & Beyond Award, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Department of Defense

If your goal is to help the federal government deploy leading technologies, improve financial management, or defend the nation in cyberspace, MIL welcomes you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.