Data Scientist Lead ID

Quick Services LLC (QSL); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to support national security objectives in Washington D.C. This role requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The candidate will manage project operations, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-quality client satisfaction. The position involves working with large datasets and demands excellent customer service and organizational skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience.
• Experience in managing projects across organizational silos.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of ongoing projects.
• Serve as liaison between project management and stakeholders.
• Prepare status reports and manage budgets.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Ruby

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service management

Education

BS/BA

Job description

This job is located at: Washington D.C. This position is contingent upon contract award

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/Sci with Poly

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Data Scientist, proven to excel in high operational tempo environments, to drive mission execution in support of national security objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience directly supporting the Intelligence Community (IC). Your technical expertise is critical to enabling process automation and the integration and application of data analytics to large datasets. You are a strategic communicator, capable of working with technical and non-technical partners to enable the production of intelligence and targeting products. You are also comfortable fully participating in peer review processes aimed at enhancing advanced analytic projects through use of best practices and consideration of novel methodological approaches to these projects. You are comfortable taking limited direction to support your customer’s ability to maintain operational readiness in a dynamic environment. You establish and maintain excellent, collaborative working relationships with executive leaders, soliciting and incorporating feedback in a thoughtful, professional manner.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active, current TS/SCI with polygraph
• Minimum of 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, particularly in changing environments where adaptation is key based on new information
• Demonstrated experience successfully working across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities
• Ability to confidently engage partners in a professional, collaborative manner
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of IC policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to effectively meet customer needs;
• Experience leading teams by participating in hiring and onboarding, driving individual and team performance, supporting growth and development, etc.

QSL's Benefit Package

• Combined Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.