ME00657-Data Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking an AI/ML Data Scientist to support optimization, automation, and mission data analysis at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes Python data engineering, API integration, and developing analytical tools for complex datasets.

The ideal candidate combines strong Python skills with experience building data pipelines, APIs, and visualization tools, and is prepared to collaborate with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s with 8+ years, or an Associate’s with 10+ years.
• Strong Python proficiency.
• Experience with APIs to retrieve data.
• Experience using Python data frames and data aggregation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI/ML techniques to optimize workflows and collection-processing activities.
• Develop and maintain Python-based tools for data retrieval, processing, and aggregation.
• Build and integrate APIs to access mission and technical data sources.
• Develop data-frame and aggregation workflows using Python.
• Create data visualizations and geospatial analytical products.
• Analyze data flows and support integration across systems and tools.
• Develop reusable analytical and automation capabilities for mission users.
• Support exploration, transformation, and presentation of complex datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders.

Skills

Python

APIs

Pandas

Data aggregation

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree with 6 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years experience

Associate’s degree with 10 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

• Seeking AI/ML Data Scientist to support optimization, automation, collection processing, and mission data analysis
• The successful candidate will combine strong Python data engineering and API integration skills with the ability to develop analytical tools, automate workflows, and work with complex technical data
• Candidates with strong data science backgrounds may be considered even without direct AI/ML collection-processing experience, with training provided as needed

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply AI/ML techniques to optimize analytical workflows, automation, and collection-processing activities
• Develop and maintain Python-based tools for retrieving, processing, aggregating, and analyzing data
• Build and integrate APIs to access mission and technical data sources
• Develop data-frame and aggregation workflows using Python
• Create data visualizations and geospatial analytical products
• Analyze data flows and support integration across systems and tools
• Develop reusable analytical and automation capabilities for mission users
• Support exploration, transformation, and presentation of complex technical datasets
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders

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 proficiency
• Experience working with APIs, including reading, using, and building tools to retrieve data
• Experience using Python data frames and performing data aggregation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills