Data Scientist (TS/SCI w/ poly) - Chantilly, VA

VetJobs; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Cleared Data Scientist to support intelligence missions. You will develop ML, statistical, and data mining solutions using Python, SQL, Spark, and related tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

This on-site role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, US citizenship, and experience handling large-scale datasets and model lifecycles, with data visualization using Tableau. Salary posted: $120,700–$228,400 per year.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or time-series forecasting.
• Proficiency in data science tools such as Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with Cyber data including Shodan and Censys.IO.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Working with open-source data and statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.
• Analyzing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Exploring and modeling data to uncover patterns and features of interest.
• Designing, building, and training machine learning models.
• Collecting, curating, and processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Researching, implementing, and documenting analytical approaches and outcomes.
• Utilizing high-performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud-based platforms.
• Applying data visualization (e.g., Tableau) to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

NiFi

Pentaho

Kafka

Tableau

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Cleared Data Scientist (Multiple Levels)

Posted Salary Range USD $120,700.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.

As a Data Scientist, you will support the intelligence community by developing innovative, data-driven solutions to address mission-critical challenges. You will provide technical expertise to government customers through the development of machine learning, statistical, and data mining solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and cyber analysts to apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques. Additionally, you will support model lifecycle management, including versioning and vulnerability identification.

Your work will directly contribute to capabilities such as object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior analysis, and automated decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing cyber data and applying data science techniques to solve customer problems, using technologies such as Python.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with open-source data and statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.
• Analyzing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Exploring and modeling data to uncover patterns and features of interest.
• Designing, building, and training machine learning models.
• Collecting, curating, and processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Researching, implementing, and documenting analytical approaches and outcomes.
• Utilizing high-performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud-based platforms.
• Applying data visualization (e.g., Tableau) to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph
• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or time-series forecasting
• Proficiency in data science tools and technologies such as Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git (NiFi is a plus)
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with Cyber data to include examples such as Shodan and Censys.IO
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience working with open-source datasets
• Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large-scale datasets
• Experience analyzing data in Python
• Fundamental understanding of a range of AI techniques and ability to match techniques to problems
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences verbally and in writing
• US Citizenship is required

One Of The Following

Level III

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of experience - OR - associate's degree with eight (8) years of experience - OR - High School diploma/GED with eleven (11) years of experience
• Compensation: $120,700 - $188,725

Level IV

• Bachelor's degree with eight (8) years of experience - OR - associate's degree with eleven (11) years of experience - OR - High School diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years of experience
• Compensation: $146,200 - $228,400

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing, retraining, or using AI and Machine Learning packages
• Knowledge of software and hardware optimization techniques for large-scale data processing
• Proficient in data warehousing, data management, and ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Pentaho, Kafka).
• Advanced degree in a data science equivalent field or sub-field

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

• Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph

City

Chantilly

State

Virginia

Job_Category

Scientific Research & Development

Job Code

Data_Scientist Data Scientist

Affiliate Sponsor

Noblis

Salary Range

>$100,000

Auto req ID

482271BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors