ME00636-Data Scientist 4

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to develop performance metrics, analyze mission data, automate workflows, and create actionable visualizations.

The successful candidate will use Python-based analytics and data‑science tools to identify technical gaps, measure system performance, and improve existing organizational processes. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph and advanced degrees or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Proficiency with Jupyter notebooks and Pandas DataFrames.
• Experience developing metrics and analyzing large or complex datasets.
• Experience interacting with APIs and building or using data‑retrieval tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data ontologies and dictionaries
• Establish systematic interdivisional metrics and performance measurements
• Perform data analysis using Python, Jupyter notebooks, Pandas, and related tools
• Develop data visualizations, reports, and dashboards
• Identify access, technical, and data gaps and recommend data‑driven improvements
• Automate analytical and reporting workflows
• Develop or use APIs and tools to retrieve, transform, and analyze mission data
• Present analytical results and technical findings to Government and mission stakeholders

Skills

Jupyter notebooks

Pandas DataFrames

Metrics development

Data analysis

APIs

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Shapely

Plotly

Tableau

Power BI

Matplotlib

Splunk

Kibana

SQL

Java

C++

HTML

Bootstrap

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Data Scientist to develop performance metrics, analyze mission data, automate workflows, and create actionable visualizations
• The successful candidate will use Python-based analytics and data‑science tools to identify technical gaps, measure system performance, and improve existing organizational processes

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data ontologies and dictionaries
• Establish systematic interdivisional metrics and performance measurements
• Perform data analysis using Python, Jupyter notebooks, Pandas, and related tools
• Develop data visualizations, reports, and dashboards
• Identify access, technical, and data gaps and recommend data‑driven improvements
• Automate analytical and reporting workflows
• Develop or use APIs and tools to retrieve, transform, and analyze mission data
• Present analytical results and technical findings to Government and mission stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Proficiency with Jupyter notebooks and Pandas DataFrames
• Experience developing metrics and analyzing large or complex datasets
• Experience interacting with APIs and building or using data‑retrieval tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Shapely, Plotly, Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib
• Experience with Splunk or Kibana
• Experience with SQL, Java, C++, HTML, or Bootstrap
• Experience with SIGINT data collection or analysis
• Experience with SIGINT data standards, including 450/451

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

170,000 - 220,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)