Data Scientist (Senior)

Cintel Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintel, Inc in the National Capital Region is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to advance complex scientific and technical programs through data science, statistics, modeling, and computational methods, with a focus on problem-solving and experimentation rather than traditional BI.

You will develop and validate models, analyze datasets, and mentor junior team members while collaborating with scientists, engineers, and analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a data science, CS, math, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Strong background in data science, statistics, modeling, and computational methods.
• Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex scientific and technical problems.
• Develop and validate statistical, predictive, and scientific models.
• Analyze complex datasets to support research, experimentation, and technical decision-making.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts and scientific research activities.
• Develop data-driven methodologies and algorithms to address technical challenges.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, analysts, and other technical personnel.
• Document technical approaches, methodologies, findings, and results.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

Statistics

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Jupyter

SciPy

Job description

Position Title: Data Scientist (Senior)

Location: National Capital Region

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Data Scientist (Senior) to support complex scientific and technical efforts through the application of data science, statistics, modeling, and computational methods. This position will emphasize scientific problem-solving, research, modeling, and experimentation rather than traditional data visualization and business analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Apply data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex scientific and technical problems.
• Develop and validate statistical, predictive, and scientific models.
• Analyze complex datasets to support research, experimentation, and technical decision-making.
• Support modeling and simulation efforts and scientific research activities.
• Develop data-driven methodologies and algorithms to address technical challenges.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, analysts, and other technical personnel.
• Document technical approaches, methodologies, findings, and results.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, a physical science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong background in data science, statistics, scientific computing, modeling, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar programming and data science tools.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a technical team.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers atCintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‑organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‑defined problems (i.e.thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‑motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‑of‑all‑trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology,you’llfit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

CintelInc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy ofCintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.