Data Scientist - Secret

Parsons; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist to deliver mission-critical data capabilities for U.S. Government and defense clients. You will develop, deploy, and sustain data products that enable mission partners to make informed decisions and execute critical workflows.

You will work with government teams to translate needs into data pipelines, models, and user-facing tools, using Python, SQL, and Palantir Foundry in a secure, scalable environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative/technical field and 7+ years related experience.
• Experience building data products, software applications, or analytical tools.
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or C++ and applying the right tools for problems.
• Experience delivering user-facing technical products from requirements to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Identify mission challenges with government teams and translate needs into data products.
• Design, build, test, deploy, and sustain data pipelines and apps.
• Ingest, clean, transform, and model data from multiple sources using Python/SQL.
• Develop data models, ontologies, and datasets to support reporting and workflows.
• Build dashboards and tools to let nontechnical users interact with data.
• Deploy solutions using Palantir Foundry and other approved platforms.
• Support full SDLC from requirements to sustainment; ensure security and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and prioritize enhancements.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

C++

Data science

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/Math/Stats/Engineering/Physics/IS

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Data Scientist to join our team and help deliver mission-critical data capabilities for U.S. Government and defense organizations. In this role, you will support the development, deployment, and sustainment of operational data products that help mission partners make informed decisions and execute critical workflows. You will work directly with technical teams and operational users to understand mission needs, integrate and structure complex data, develop user-facing tools, and deliver practical capabilities that users can adopt quickly and sustain over time.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work directly with government technical teams and operational users to identify mission challenges, clarify requirements, and translate operational needs into effective data products.
• Design, build, test, deploy, and sustain data pipelines, analytical workflows, and user-facing applications.
• Ingest, clean, transform, and model structured and unstructured data from inconsistent or fragmented source systems using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
• Develop structured data models, ontologies, and analytical datasets that support repeatable reporting, decision-making, and operational workflows.
• Build and configure dashboards, applications, and other user-facing tools that enable nontechnical users to interact with data and execute mission workflows.
• Develop and deploy solutions using Palantir Foundry and other approved data, analytics, and application-development platforms.
• Support the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, integration, testing, deployment, user onboarding, documentation, and sustainment.
• Apply version control, automated testing, documentation, and sound engineering practices to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, scalable, and transferable across the team.
• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to evaluate user feedback, prioritize enhancements, and continuously improve delivered capabilities.

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or another quantitative or technical discipline, along with 7+ years of related experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience building and delivering data products, software applications, analytical tools, or related technical capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, C++, or a similar programming language, with the ability to select and apply the right tools for the problem.
• Experience independently delivering user-facing technical products from requirements definition through deployment and sustainment.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including identifying and resolving data-quality, integration, and consistency issues.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and operational users.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, Ontology development, Workshop applications, or related platform capabilities.
• Experience supporting Department of War or other U.S. Government data, software, or operational-support programs.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or infrastructure automation.
• Experience applying data science, analytics, or software-engineering methods in operational, defense, or other mission-critical environments.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or another quantitative or technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, prot