Data Scientist - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph | ML & Analytics

VTG; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Herndon, VA. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets, develop models, and translate findings into business insights. This role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a strong background in quantitative analytics.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams, design experiments, and create dashboards to communicate results. Palantir Foundry/Gotham experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• BS in a quantitative field (mathematics, data science, statistics)
• At least 3 years of demonstrated analytics/data science experience
• Proficiency with tools such as PostgreSQL/SQL, Python, R, and GitLab
• Demonstrated experience producing analytic insights from large-scale data
• Experience with quantitative analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling
• Experience conveying complex data science insights to non-technical audiences
• Specific experience with Palantir Foundry/Gotham tools

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources
• Develop and implement statistical models, predictive analytics, and machine learning algorithms
• Design experiments and evaluate models for accuracy and scalability
• Translate data-driven findings into clear business insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data solution opportunities
• Create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to communicate results
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices in data science and AI/ML

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication of insights

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

PostgreSQL/SQL

Python

R

GitLab

Palantir Foundry/Gotham

Job description

VTG is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team in Herndon, VA. You will collect, clean, and analyze large datasets, develop models, and translate findings into business insights. This role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and a strong background in quantitative analytics.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams, design experiments, and create dashboards to communicate results. Palantir Foundry/Gotham experience is a plus.