Data Scientist, Team Lead (TS/SCI w/ Poly) with Security Clearance

Praescient Analytics; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid healthcare

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO (+ Holidays)

$5K annual training allowance

$500 book allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Praescient Analytics seeks a Data Scientist, Team Lead to drive mission execution for national security objectives. You will automate processes, integrate advanced analytics into massive datasets, and lead a team in fast-paced environments.

You will coordinate with executive leaders and interagency partners, oversee budgets and schedules, and push innovative methodologies to deliver actionable intelligence for DoD and IC missions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• 12+ years of data science/analysis experience.
• BS/BA degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and Ruby.
• Ability to engage executive leaders and interagency partners.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in automation and analytics across large datasets to enable rapid intelligence production.
• Translate analytic projects to mission outcomes with non-technical partners.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews to improve project outcomes.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and status reporting.
• Develop monitoring and intervention strategies to meet client needs.

Skills

Python

R

Ruby

Education

BS/BA in related field

Job description

Location: Mclean, VA Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (US Citizen) Employment Type: Full-Time Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes. The Mission Praescient Analytics is looking for a high-impact Data Scientist, Team Lead to drive mission execution in support of critical national security objectives. In this role, you will do more than just "crunch numbers"—you will be the bridge between complex data engineering and actionable intelligence. We need a strategic thinker who can automate processes, integrate advanced analytics into massive datasets, and lead a team through high-tempo operational environments. If you thrive on taking limited direction to solve "impossible" problems for the Intelligence Community (IC), we want to talk to you.

Your Impact:

• Technical Leadership: Drive process automation and the application of sophisticated data analytics to large, disparate datasets to enable rapid intelligence production.
• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a key communicator between technical and non-technical partners, ensuring advanced analytic projects are translated into mission success.
• Peer Excellence: Lead and participate in rigorous peer review processes, applying best practices and novel methodological approaches to enhance project outcomes.
• Operational Management: Oversee project budgets, schedules, and status reporting. You will serve as the primary liaison between project planning and line management.
• Problem Solving: Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and create intervention strategies to resolve bottlenecks and meet client-satisfaction goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active, current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in Data Science / Data Analysis.
• Education: BS/BA degree in a related field.
• Technical Stack: A proven data science background with proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, R, and Ruby.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to engage executive leaders and interagency partners in a professional, collaborative manner.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of maintaining superior customer service and project completion in dynamic environments where requirements shift based on new information.
• Organizational Mastery: Excellent time management skills and the ability to work across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• IC Expertise: Deep knowledge of Intelligence Community policies and procedures and the ability to apply them to meet specific customer needs.
• Team Leadership: Experience managing the full talent lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, driving team performance, and mentoring junior staff.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) * $5K annual training allowance * $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required Interested Candidates: