Data Scientist Lead for National Security Analytics

Bow Wave LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC is seeking an experienced Data Scientist Lead to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The candidate will have direct experience supporting the Intelligence Community, applying data analytics to large datasets and enabling process automation.

The role requires leadership across teams, excellent collaboration with executive partners, and a proven ability to deliver high-stakes analytics projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum 12 years relevant experience with BS/BA.
• 12 years of experience, may have supervisory or management experience.
• Proven data science background with experience using multiple programming languages such as Python, R, and Ruby.
• Ability to maintain superior customer service and effectively manage project completion in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, clients, and other stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Data science programming (Python, R, &

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Bow Wave LLC is seeking an experienced Data Scientist Lead to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The candidate will have direct experience supporting the Intelligence Community, applying data analytics to large datasets and enabling process automation.

The role requires leadership across teams, excellent collaboration with executive partners, and a proven ability to deliver high-stakes analytics projects in a fast-paced environment.