ME00637-Data Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to design scalable data workflows, automate reporting processes, and develop reliable data transformation and ingestion solutions.

The role focuses on improving operational efficiency through repeatable automation, robust data validation, and modern analytics capabilities. The position requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph and advanced degrees with substantial relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Experience developing ETL or ELT workflows.
• Experience performing data preprocessing, validation, filtering, normalization, aggregation, and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and automate reporting and data-processing workflows.
• Develop scalable ETL processes supporting incremental and batch data ingestion.
• Perform data transformation, cleansing, validation, aggregation, and reshaping.
• Develop reusable Python automation packages and scripts.
• Build and maintain SQL-based data-processing workflows.
• Support dashboard automation and reporting capabilities.
• Develop processes that improve data quality and reliability.
• Document data flows, automation processes, and technical procedures.

Skills

Python

ETL/ELT

Data preprocessing

Data validation

SQL

Automation

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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 design scalable data workflows, automate reporting processes, and develop reliable data transformation and ingestion solutions
• This role will focus on improving operational efficiency through repeatable automation, robust data validation, and modern analytics capabilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and automate reporting and data‑processing workflows
• Develop scalable ETL processes supporting incremental and batch data ingestion
• Perform data transformation, cleansing, validation, aggregation, and reshaping
• Develop reusable Python automation packages and scripts
• Build and maintain SQL‑based data‑processing workflows
• Support dashboard automation and reporting capabilitiesDevelop processes that improve data quality and reliability
• Document data flows, automation processes, and technical procedures

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in‑depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Experience developing ETL or ELT workflows
• Experience performing data preprocessing, validation, filtering, normalization, aggregation, and transformation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Pandas, PySpark, or Polars
• Experience developing automated dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting large‑scale or mission‑oriented data environments

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:

140,000 - 185,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)