Data Scientist (Open Continuous)

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, seeks Data Scientists to translate complex defense questions into actionable insights using advanced math, statistics, AI/ML, and computer vision techniques. You will join cross-functional teams to analyze large GEOINT datasets and support mission partners.

Roles cover data analysis, model development, and collaboration with analysts and other data professionals.

Responsibilities

• Data Scientists translate complex national defense and intelligence questions into actionable insights using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques.
• They develop methods such as probabilistic modeling, AI/ML, and computer vision to analyze large data sets and inform GEOINT missions.
• Work with mission partners and analysts to implement data-driven solutions across deployed systems.

Job description

• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Multiple Locations
• Schedule: Full Time
• Hiring Path: Public
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Data Scientists translate complex national defense and intelligence questions and business problems into actionable insights using advanced mathematical, statistical, and scientific techniques. They develop and apply methods (e.g., probabilistic modeling, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), computer vision (CV)) to identify, collect, process, and analyze large volumes of data to info

Key Responsibilities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This Open Continuous Job Announcement is used in building a pool of qualified applicants. There is no immediate job opening. Applications will be reviewed only when staffing needs arise. There will be multiple selections and placements for agency allocation as positions open.

The jobs range from analytic operations teams working with GEOINT mission partners to analyze data ranging from imagery holdings, machine learning data outputs, computer vision results and other GEOINT mission datasets. Data Scientists work on teams, integrated with analysts and other data professionals. Office missions range from business analytics, model development offices and GEOINT mission and data.

Specific duties range from data analysis across different systems to modeling GEOINT mission data. Other responsibilities include working with mission partners on their data needs, comping up with complex solutions across deployed systems along with integrating new data into already developed workflows. This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment.

To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575, Subpart A, upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed upon time.

If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25, Volume 2006.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76573 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Full Time position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.