Mid-Level Data Scientist — Geospatial & Automation

Via Logic LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Data Scientist to join our GEOINT-enabled team. You will contribute to data management, analytics, and automation within a government or enterprise context, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision makers.

The role emphasizes Python or R, geospatial tools, and collaboration with fellow data scientists to produce validated models, dashboards, and deliverables that support modernization and product delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in programming languages such as Python or R (statistical analysis) and basic machine learning.
• Active TS/SCI with willingness to be approved for a Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcPro.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, PostGIS, pgAdmin; APIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide data management and automation support to a specialized imagery and geospatial analysis division within a government or enterprise organization.
• Assist with developing a modernized data management workflow supporting multiple organizational programs.
• Collaborate with senior data scientists, database developers, and analysts to implement and sustain updated database processes and workflows.
• Research and document existing data management practices, procedures, and system dependencies.
• Help design improved workflows with automation incorporated from the outset.
• Ensure new workflows integrate effectively with modern database applications and enterprise-level APIs.
• Enhance existing models and simulations involving production, monitoring, and change-detection data.
• Develop code and scripts converting legacy applications to Python-based solutions.
• Automate repetitive data preparation, validation, transformation, and reporting tasks.

Skills

Python

R

Data preprocessing

APIs

SQL

ArcGIS

Machine learning basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

PostgreSQL

Flowable

Tableau

MapInfo/MapBasic

Job description

Leidos in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Data Scientist to join our GEOINT-enabled team. You will contribute to data management, analytics, and automation within a government or enterprise context, translating complex data into actionable insights for decision makers.

The role emphasizes Python or R, geospatial tools, and collaboration with fellow data scientists to produce validated models, dashboards, and deliverables that support modernization and product delivery.