Data Scientist - Mid Level active TS/SCI

Via Logic LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Data Scientist to join our GEOINT-enabled team. You will contribute to data management, analytics, and automation within a government or enterprise context, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision makers.

The role emphasizes Python or R, geospatial tools, and collaboration with fellow data scientists to produce validated models, dashboards, and deliverables that support modernization and product delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in programming languages such as Python or R (statistical analysis) and basic machine learning.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to be approved for a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcPro.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, pgAdmin; APIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management and automation support to a specialized imagery and geospatial analysis division within a government or enterprise organization.
• Assist with developing a modernized data management workflow supporting multiple organizational programs.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists, database developers, and analysts to implement and sustain updated database processes and workflows.
• Research and document existing data management practices, procedures, and system dependencies.
• Help design improved workflows with automation incorporated from the outset.
• Ensure new workflows integrate effectively with modern database applications and enterprise-level APIs.
• Enhance existing models and simulations involving production, monitoring, and change-detection data.
• Develop code and scripts converting legacy applications to Python-based solutions.
• Automate repetitive data preparation, validation, transformation, and reporting tasks.

Skills

Python

R

Data preprocessing

APIs

SQL

ArcGIS

Machine learning basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

PostgreSQL

Flowable

Tableau

MapInfo/MapBasic

Job description

Leidos is actively seeking a Data Scientist to join our growing team in St. Louis, MO. This role requires a basic understanding of GEOINT integration work and experiences as a Data Scientist for NGA, encompassing collection, exploitation, analysis, and product delivery capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide data management and automation support to a specialized imagery and geospatial analysis division within a government or enterprise organization.
• Assist with developing a modernized data management workflow supporting multiple organizational programs.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists, database developers, and analysts to implement and sustain updated database processes and workflows.
• Research and document existing data management practices, procedures, and system dependencies.
• Help design improved workflows with automation incorporated from the outset.
• Ensure new workflows integrate effectively with modern database applications and enterprise-level application programming interfaces.
• Enhance existing models and simulations involving production, monitoring, and change-detection data.
• Support additional data management and modernization initiatives as required.
• Develop code and scripts, including the conversion of legacy applications written in multiple programming languages into Python-based solutions.
• Implement enterprise database management standards, processes, and controls.
• Automate repetitive data preparation, validation, transformation, and reporting tasks.
• Deliver technical solutions that apply industry best practices to modernize existing operational processes.
• Conduct data investigations using applied statistics, algorithm development, and collaboration with subject‑matter experts.
• Translate complex analytical findings and operational realities into clear explanations for non‑technical audiences.
• Create visualizations and dashboards from diverse data sources that are accessible and understandable to non‑technical users.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in programming languages such as Python or R (statistical analysis), data preprocessing, and basic machine learning algorithms.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to be approved for a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcPro.
• Familiarity with common data science libraries and frameworks, plus:
• PostgreSQL, PostGIS, pgAdmin.
• Application programming interfaces (APIs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with workflow management systems, such as Flowable.
• Working knowledge of MapInfo/MapBasic GIS/database software.
• Experience with data visualization software such as Tableau.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.