Data Scientist with Security Clearance

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

Overview VTG is seeking a talented and experienced Data Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team in Herndon, VA/Chantilly, VA.

What will you do?

• 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 to ensure accuracy, reliability, and scalability.
• Translate data-driven findings into clear business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business stakeholders) to identify opportunities for data solutions.
• Create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to effectively communicate results.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, tools, and best practices in data science and AI/ML.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Required:
  • TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • BS in a quantitative field (mathematics, data science, statistics)
  • At least 3 years of demonstrated experience directly relevant to analytics, quantitative analysis, data science, artificial intelligence or machine learning
  • Proficiency with tools such as Postgresql/SQL, Python, R, and GitLab
  • Demonstrated experience with producing analytic insights from large scale data.
  • Demonstrated experience with quantitative analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling.
  • Experience conveying complex data science insights to non-technical audiences
  • Specific experience with the Palantir Foundry/Gotham suite of tools
• Desired:
  • Experience with telecommunications metadata and content analysis
  • Experience exploiting or deriving insights from SIGINT, computer network exploitation, or other technical collection
  • Prior counterintelligence experience
  • Specific interest in or experience with technical surveillance

This position is open for current and future openings.