Data Scientist with Security Clearance

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a highly analytical Data Scientist with 5+ years of experience to turn data into business insights. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities include building models, running experiments (A/B tests, predictive analytics), creating dashboards, and presenting findings to stakeholders. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required; Python or R, SQL, and cloud/tools experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science or related field.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; PhD preferred for some roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning and statistical models
• Design and implement experiments, including A/B testing and predictive analytics
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build data visualizations and dashboards to present insights effectively
• Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments
• Continuously improve model performance and accuracy
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques, tools, and technologies

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Statistics

Data analysis

Data visualization

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/CS/Statistics/Math

PhD preferred for some roles

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Seaborn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a highly analytical and driven Data Scientist with at least 5 years of experience leveraging data to drive business insights and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data modeling, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. What will you do?

• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Develop, train, and validate machine learning and statistical models
• Design and implement experiments, including A/B testing and predictive analytics
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality and accessibility
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build data visualizations and dashboards to present insights effectively
• Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments
• Continuously improve model performance and accuracy
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques, tools, and technologies Do you have what it takes?
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (PhD preferred for some roles)
• 5+ years of experience in data science or a related field
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis techniques
• Experience with SQL and working with large datasets
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)