DATA SCIENTIST WITH TS/SCI CLEARANCE (Python & GEOINT experience)

NorthHill Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NorthHill Technology is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with Python expertise and a GEOINT background to support a federal program in Springfield, VA. A current TS/SCI clearance is required.

You will apply advanced analytics to modernize analytic workflows and generate actionable insights for mission teams and decision-makers. The role involves preprocessing data, building analytic models, and creating dashboards that help planners and operators understand complex data from imagery,

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Python and/or R with common scientific libraries (NumPy, Pandas).
• Experience with governance and handling structured and unstructured data.
• Experience building analytic dashboards or visualization apps to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Preprocess data and engineer features for structured and unstructured data.
• Mine and maintain large analytic datasets for quality and usability at scale.
• Develop advanced analytics methods for GEOINT and multi-INT environments.
• Create Python scripts to enable reproducible workflows using scientific computing libraries.
• Perform data analysis on GEOINT datasets to uncover relationships and trends.
• Create visualizations and dashboards to convey data-driven stories.

Skills

Python

R

NumPy

Pandas

GEOINT

Data Science

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Equivalent combinations of experience & certifications

Tools

Tableau

MATLAB

Spark

Dask

Ray

Job description

DATA SCIENTIST WITH TS/SCI CLEARANCE (Python & GEOINT experience)

• Springfield, VA

NorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Data Scientist to join a Federal Program in Springfield, VA. This is a direct-hire opportunity with our client, a growing Federal Integrator. A current TS/SCI Clearance is required.
Role Overview:

We are looking for anexperienced Data Scientist with Python expertiseanda background in GEOINTto support real world high-tempo national security problems. In this role, you will apply advanced analytics and data science to help modernize analytic workflows, introduce new analytic methodologies, and turn complex data into actionable insights for mission teams and decision-makers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform data preprocessing and feature engineering for both structured and unstructured data
• Mine, manipulate, and maintain structured analytic datasets, ensuring quality and usability at scale
• Develop, refine, and implement modern analytic methodologies to improve advanced analytics within GEOINT and multi-INT environments
• Create Python scripts that strengthen analytic tradecraft through reproducible workflows and best practices using scientific computing libraries (NumPy, Pandas, etc.)
• Perform data science / data analysis to uncover relationships, trends, and mission-relevant events using GEOINT datasets (imagery, spatio-temporal datasets, and multi-source intelligence)
• Create visualizations and / or dashboards to convey the story behind the data

Required Qualifications (must-have):

• MUST have proficiency in Python and/or R, including common scientific libraries (NumPy, Pandas, etc.)
• Understanding of modern data science best practices, including governance
  • Past experience working with both structured and unstructured data
  • Ability to perform data mining
• Experience building analytic dashboards or visualization applications so that data can be shaped or framed in a way that it supports operational planning
• Background supporting Intelligence Community operations
• Background with GEOINT or multi-INT
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 (Analytic Standards) and ICD 206
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (we can sponsor your poly if you don't already have one, but you must have an active TS/SCI)
• 10 years of related experience (can be met through a combination of experience, education, and certifications/training – everything will be considered, a few examples are below).
  • 7 years of relevant experience and a BS degree is an acceptable equivalent
  • 6 years of relevant experience, an AA degree, and 4 professional relevant certifications is an acceptable equivalent.
  • If you have an Associates, a Bachelors, and a Masters – you’d only need 3 years or relevant experience.

Bonus Skills:

• Prior experience working with FADE tools (MIST, INTELBOOK, LINX, WATCH BOX) to discover and refine analytical insights.
• Proficiency with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) statistical tools such as MapLarge, Tableau, MATLAB, JEMA or Brewlytics
• Familiarity with distributed analytics frameworks such as Spark, Dask, or Ray
• Background in applying deep learning or computer vision methods to GEOINT or multi-INT datasets
  • CNNs, segmentation, object detection

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Join a veteran-owned company where strong culture isn't a slogan, it's how we operate. Enjoy outstanding benefits with 100% employer-paid coverage (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and more), a competitive 401k plan, paid time off, and many other perks!