Data Scientist with Security Clearance

DCCA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid/unpaid leave programs

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology firm providing IT services to government agencies and commercial clients. We seek a Data Scientist with active TS/SCI w/ Poly to design predictive models and scalable data solutions in challenging federal environments.

Role emphasizes advanced analytics, cloud data processing, and collaboration with AI/ML engineers to productionize models while ensuring compliance with security standards and data governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of data science, analytics, or ML engineering experience.
• Proficient Python and R; strong SQL for complex querying (PostgreSQL/Oracle).
• Extensive ML libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Cloud & big data: AWS GovCloud, AWS S3, EMR, Redshift.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate predictive models and ML algorithms for federal challenges.
• Extract, clean, and analyze large structured and unstructured data; build data pipelines.
• Implement anomaly detection and fraud prevention for audits.
• Translate findings into dashboards/reports using QuickSight, Tableau or Power BI.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to productionize models in apps/microservices.
• Ensure data privacy and compliance with DoD/NIST standards.
• Monitor model performance and retrain to prevent drift.

Skills

Data science

Python

R

SQL

ML frameworks

AWS GovCloud

NLP

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science

Job description

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer a strong, competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com . Data Scientist CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ Poly For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

• Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Design, develop, and validate predictive models, statistical algorithms, and machine learning models to solve complex federal business and operational challenges.
• Data Processing & Pipeline Integration: Extract, clean, and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data from disparate sources using ETL tools and cloud-native data services (e.g., AWS Glue, Apache Kafka).
• Anomaly Detection & Fraud Prevention: Implement advanced algorithms (such as Isolation Forests) to detect anomalies in large transactional or operational datasets, enhancing audit efficacy and risk mitigation.
• Data Visualization & Reporting: Translate complex analytical findings into intuitive dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations using tools like Amazon QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI to empower executive decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, subject matter experts, and AI/ML engineers to seamlessly integrate data science models into production applications and microservices.
• Security & Data Governance: Ensure all data handling and model deployments strictly adhere to federal data privacy regulations, HIPAA, the Privacy Act, and DoD/NIST security standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor model performance in production environments, retraining and tuning models as necessary to prevent drift and ensure sustained accuracy over time.

Required Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in data science, advance analytics, or machine learning engineering.
• Programming Languages: High proficiency in Python and R for data manipulation and modeling, as well as strong advanced SQL skills for complex database querying (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle).
• Machine Learning Frameworks: Extensive hands-on experience with core ML and data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Cloud & Big Data: Demonstrated experience operating within cloud ecosystems (AWS GovCloud preferred) and utilizing big data technologies and data lakes (e.g., AWS S3, EMR, Redshift).
• Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience supporting federal government agencies (e.g., Intelligence Community) with complex data analytics.
• Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Edge AI applications.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (e.g., Git) for collaborative model development (MLOps).
• Active industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, AWS Certified Machine Learning, or equivalent).

Education/Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline. The proposed salary range for this position in Virginia is 195,000 to 260,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives. At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits. Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large. Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships. Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection. Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work.
• Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets