Data Scientist - Secret required

Parsons; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Data Scientist in the United States to apply advanced analytics for Army modernization initiatives. You will join a large multidisciplinary team focusing on AI and cloud computing to support mission requirements valued at over $600 million.

The candidate should have 3–10+ years in data science, strong Python or R skills, and experience with ETL, APIs, SQL/NoSQL. Active Secret clearance is required. Parsons offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/Statistics/Math/Engineering or related field.
• 3–10+ years of data science experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience with software integration or testing (test plan & scripts).
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter).
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, API development, ETL pipelines, and web applications.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms experience.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement data models, algorithms, and analytical solutions to address business and mission challenges.
• Integrate, test, and validate data-driven applications and software tools.
• Utilize scripting languages and statistical packages to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines, APIs, and data interfaces to support analytics workflows.
• Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and operations research methods to solve complex problems.
• Develop and present data visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data requirements and deliver actionable insights; stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Python

R

Jupyter

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

NoSQL

APIs

ETL

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jupyter Notebook

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:

As a Data Scientist at Parsons, you will leverage advanced analytics and emerging technologies in support of mission‑critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Join a collaborative team of 500 professionals working across operations and technical disciplines, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing for advanced technology development, contributing to a diverse set of efforts over 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million. The ideal candidate is innovative, highly skilled in data science methodologies, and adept at extracting actionable insights from complex datasets to support Army modernization and the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement data models, algorithms, and analytical solutions to address business and mission challenges.

• Integrate, test, andvalidatedata-driven applications and software tools.

• Utilize scripting languages and statistical packages to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.

• Build and maintain ETL pipelines, APIs, and data interfaces to support analytics workflows.

• Apply advanced mathematical, statistical, and operations research methods to solve complex problems.

• Develop and present data visualizations, reports, and dashboards for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborate with stakeholders toidentifydata requirements and deliver actionable insights.Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data science and analytics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s toMaster’sdegree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline).

• 3–10+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.

• Active Secret is required

• Experience with software integration or testing, including test plan and script development.

• Proficiencyin scripting languages such as Python or R, and familiarity with data science libraries and tools (e.g.,JupyterNotebook, Pandas,Numpy).

• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, API development, ETL pipelines, and web application servers.

• Demonstrated ability to apply complex mathematical and statistical concepts.

• Experience with data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms to supportanalytics objectives.

• Proficiencyin using spreadsheets and visualization tools for data manipulation and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Cloud Essentials, EMCDSA, Cloudera, CISSP, Microsoft certifications) are preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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