Lead Data Scientist: National Security Analytics & Testing

MITRE; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) seeking a Lead Data Scientist in the TIPSS Department to deliver, operate, and engage with the Field Services team supporting the DOJ in the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence Division.

The role covers test planning, technical analysis, and writing results; you will work with project leads and staff to perform cradle-to-grave testing, including software development and evaluation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical/task/project leadership experience.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Government clearance required.
• Bachelor’s in engineering, CS, statistics, math, or similar field.
• On-site work 4 days per week in Clarksburg, WV with travel as needed.
• Ability to obtain sponsor unclassified/classified network access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance command line tools and testing environments.
• Execute test plan stages and aggregate results.
• Troubleshoot open-source, research, and commercial software.
• Document results and provide recommendations.
• Present data-driven results to Sponsors to inform decisions.
• Lead junior staff on analytics and rapid prototyping.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

Communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor in Engineering/CS/Stats/Math

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (relevant)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Command line tools

Biometric systems

Job description

MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) seeking a Lead Data Scientist in the TIPSS Department to deliver, operate, and engage with the Field Services team supporting the DOJ in the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence Division.

The role covers test planning, technical analysis, and writing results; you will work with project leads and staff to perform cradle-to-grave testing, including software development and evaluation.