Data Scientist - Mid

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Data Scientist to support the Defense Intelligence Enterprise in transforming massive, multi-INT data into actionable insight. You will build models, pipelines, and tools for recommendation engines, lead scoring, and predictive analyses.

Work involves Python, R, SQL, and delivering Power BI and Tableau visualizations in a TS/SCI environment. Location is NCR nationally, with security requirements and funding contingencies.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of data science or advanced analytics experience, recent within last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in R, Python, and in merging disparate data sources with R/Python/SQL.
• Strong data visualization skills with Power BI and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory and predictive analysis on intelligence data sets.
• Develop ML-based tools and processes like recommendation engines and lead scoring systems.
• Correlate data into graphical, written, and verbal narratives for informed decisions.
• Retrieve and merge information from multiple sources using Python, R, and SQL.
• Build high-quality prediction systems and apply data mining algorithms on large multi-INT data.
• Deliver visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, and other tools for clear findings.

Skills

R

Python

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

DIA's analysts are swimming in more data than any human can read. Your job is to make that data work for them. As a Data Scientist supporting the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, you'll build the tools, models, and pipelines that turn massive, messy, multi-INT data into insight, from recommendation engines and automated lead scoring to predictive models that help analysts see around corners. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Location: National Capital Region (NCR)

Work Schedule: (shift hours and days of the week)

0600 and 1800 – 8 hours M‑F

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis on intelligence data sets
• Build ML-based tools and processes, such as recommendation engines and automated lead scoring systems, that automate analytic workflows
• Correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products that enable more informed analytic decisions
• Proactively retrieve and merge information from disparate sources using Python, R, and SQL
• Build high-quality prediction systems and apply data mining algorithms against large-volume, multi-INT data
• Deliver visualizations in Power BI, Tableau, and other graphical applications that make complex findings immediately understandable

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 8+ years of relevant data science or advanced analytics experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years
• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field
• Skill in major data science languages, including R and Python, and in managing and merging disparate data sources through R, Python, or SQL
• Proficiency in data visualization tools including Power BI and Tableau

Security Clearance Required

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior DIA or IC data science experience
• Experience deploying ML models in classified environments
• Relevant certifications in data science, cloud, or ML platforms

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Compensation

120,000 - 160,000

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.