ME00645-Data Scientist 3

Momentumcareers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored medical plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist to design scalable data pipelines, automate reporting, and develop reusable Python-based data solutions for high-security missions.

The role supports incremental and batch data ingestion, data transformation, validation, modeling, and dashboard automation. This exempt position requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph, a Master’s or higher with relevant experience, and strong Python and SQL skills to build robust ETL

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, or Associate’s degree with 10+ years of in-depth relevant experience.
• Strong Python experience and strong SQL skills.
• Experience designing and implementing ETL workflows.
• Experience with data transformation, validation, and modeling.
• Experience preprocessing and preparing datasets for reporting.
• Experience developing reusable automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable ETL workflows.
• Develop incremental and batch data ingestion processes.
• Implement robust data validation and quality-control procedures.
• Perform data transformation and modeling using SQL and Python.
• Preprocess, minimize, filter, normalize, aggregate, and reshape datasets for reporting.
• Develop automated reporting workflows and dashboards.
• Build and maintain reusable Python automation packages for agency personnel.
• Document data pipelines, automation processes, and technical procedures.

Skills

Python

SQL

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 pipelines, automate reporting processes, and develop reusable Python-based data solutions
• The successful candidate will support incremental and batch data ingestion, data transformation, validation, modeling, and dashboard automation

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows
• Develop incremental and batch data-ingestion processes
• Implement robust data validation and quality-control procedures
• Perform data transformation and modeling using SQL and Python
• Preprocess, minimize, filter, normalize, aggregate, and reshape datasets for reporting
• Develop automated reporting workflows and dashboards
• Build and maintain reusable Python automation packages for agency personnel
• Document data pipelines, 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 experience
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience designing and implementing ETL workflows
• Experience with data transformation, validation, and modeling
• Experience preprocessing and preparing datasets for reporting
• Experience developing reusable automation solutions

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Pandas, PySpark, or Polars
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboard platforms
• Experience supporting large-scale 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.