ME00637-Data Scientist 3

Momentumcareers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to design scalable data workflows, automate reporting, and build robust data ingestion solutions.

The role focuses on improving operational efficiency through repeatable automation, data validation, and modern analytics capabilities. The position requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, advanced degrees with years of experience, and strong Python and SQL skills.

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, Associate's degree with 10 years in-depth relevant experience.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience developing ETL or ELT workflows; data preprocessing, validation, filtering, normalization, aggregation, and transformation.
• Experience developing reusable automation solutions.

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 development

SQL

ETL/ELT workflows

Automation solutions

Power BI/Tableau (dashboard experience

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Pandas

PySpark

Polars

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 capabilities
• Develop 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
• Strong Python development experience
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience developing ETL or ELT workflowsExperience performing data preprocessing, validation, filtering, normalization, aggregation, and transformation
• Experience developing reusable automation solutions

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.