Data Scientist/Manager

Ardent Principles, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Principles, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist/Manager to integrate new COTS capabilities, evaluate AI/ML technologies, and support cloud-based systems across complex environments.

In this role, you will support the engineering, coordination, and documentation required to introduce new capabilities into operational ecosystems; assess and validate advanced AI/ML solutions; and develop systems leveraging modern cloud services and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Onsite in Chantilly, VA full-time.
• Experience integrating COTS capabilities and evaluating AI/ML technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide system engineering support for integration, coordination, and documentation of new COTS capabilities into a customer's environment.
• Provide data science support for evaluation of new AI/ML capabilities into a customer's environment.
• Support and develop systems leveraging cloud services and cloud infrastructure.
• Conduct forensics of multimedia (images, videos, and audio).
• Work with current deepfake creation and detection methods.

Skills

System integration

Data science

Cloud services

Digital forensics

Deepfake methods

Job description

Data Scientist/Manager

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Northern Virginia

Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year

Description

REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We are seeking a Data Scientist/Manager with strong expertise integrating new COTS capabilities, evaluating emerging AI/ML technologies, and supporting cloud-based systems across complex customer environments. In this role, you will support the engineering, coordination, and documentation required to introduce new capabilities into operational ecosystems; assess and validate advanced AI/ML solutions; and develop systems leveraging modern cloud services and infrastructure.

Who We Are: We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package designed to support long-term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well‑being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

• Providing system engineering support of integration, coordination, and documentation of new COTS capabilities into a customer's environment.


• Providing data science support of evaluation of new AI/ML capabilities into a customer's environment.


• Supporting and developing systems leveraging cloud services and cloud infrastructure.


• Conducting forensics of multimedia (images, videos, and audio).


• Working with current deepfake creation and detection methods.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Project management experience.


• Using MS Teams.


• Supporting lifecycle processes related to publicly available information collected to address a specific requirement.


• AWS Cloud services.


• Linux.

What We Offer You

SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.