ME00657-Data Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking an AI/ML Data Scientist to support optimization, automation, collection processing, and mission data analysis. You will combine strong Python data engineering and API integration skills with developing analytical tools, automating workflows, and handling complex technical datasets.

Candidates with solid data science backgrounds may be considered with training provided. Active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph is required; Master’s degree with 6+

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s with 8+ years, etc.
• Strong Python proficiency
• Experience working with APIs to retrieve data
• Experience with data frames and data aggregation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to develop automated and repeatable data‑processing workflows
• Experience with complex technical or mission datasets

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

Skills

Python

APIs

Dataframes

Data aggregation

Education

Master’s degree + 6 years

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years

Associate's degree + 10 years

Tools

Plotly

GeoPandas

Shapely

Kibana

Splunk

SQL

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 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
• Ability to develop automated and repeatable data‑processing workflows
• Experience working with complex technical or mission datasets

Desired Qualifications

• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to optimization, automation, or collection processing
• Experience with Plotly, Shapely, or GeoPandas
• XKS/DX proficiency and understanding of dataflow
• Experience with Splunk, SQL, Elastic, Kibana, or computer networking
• Front‑end development experience using Bootstrap/HTML or Pyodide
• Experience or background in SIGINT data collection

Benefits and Compensation

• 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

135,000 - 180,000 USD per year(Ft. Meade MD)