Mid/Senior Data Scientist

EpochGeo; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Dental/vision/life

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

EpochGeo is seeking a Mid to Senior Geospatial Data Scientist to deliver scalable data science solutions for national security missions. The role focuses on building data pipelines, applying ML methods, and developing geospatial analytics for real-world use cases.

Responsibilities include collaborating with analysts, designing end-to-end data workflows, and driving prototypes to production. A TS/SCI clearance is required and CI polygraph willingness is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience in data science, data engineering, analytics, or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, including scripts, data processing workflows, and complex queries.
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines and scalable architectures.
• Working knowledge of ML algorithms and statistics for real-world analytics.
• Experience with geospatial data, analytics, or processing tools and libraries.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Partner with intelligence analysts and stakeholders to clarify problems and identify automation opportunities.
• Design, build, and optimize Python scripts, SQL queries, and end-to-end data pipelines for large datasets.
• Apply machine learning algorithms and statistical methods to uncover patterns and insights.
• Develop and iterate geospatial analytics, models, and tools aligned to national security use cases.
• Create prototypes and proofs-of-concept to validate analytical approaches.
• Integrate data science with data engineering to support scalable architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move concepts into operational capabilities.
• Adapt to changing customer requirements and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Python

SQL

Geospatial analytics

Data pipelines

Machine learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GeoPandas

Shapely

Rasterio

PostGIS

Job description

EpochGeo is hiring a Mid to Senior Geospatial Data Scientist to deliver scalable data science solutions for national security missions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with intelligence analysts and mission stakeholders to clarify complex problem sets and find opportunities for workflow automation.
• Design, build, and optimize Python scripts, SQL queries, and end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, integrating, and analyzing large datasets.
• Apply machine learning algorithms and statistical methods to uncover patterns, relationships, and actionable insights across diverse data.
• Develop and iterate geospatial analytics, models, and tools aligned to real-world national security use cases.
• Create working prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions to validate approaches to complex analytical problems.
• Integrate data science techniques with data engineering to support scalable big data architectures and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to move analytical concepts into reliable, repeatable, operational capabilities.
• Adapt to changing customer requirements and evaluate new technologies and analytical methods for emerging mission needs.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional experience in data science, data engineering, analytics, or a related technical discipline.
• Python and SQL proficiency, including experience building analytical scripts, data processing workflows, and complex queries.
• Experience designing, building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines and scalable data architectures.
• Working knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical methods for real-world analytical problems.
• Experience with geospatial data, geospatial analytics, or geospatial data processing tools and libraries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Geography, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and analytical results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• GeoPandas
• Shapely
• Rasterio
• PostGIS

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Geography, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or other national security organizations.
• Familiarity with geospatial data integration, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), and operational intelligence workflows.
• Experience with big data technologies, distributed computing environments, or cloud-based data architectures.
• Experience with geospatial Python libraries and tools such as GeoPandas, Shapely, Rasterio, or PostGIS.
• Experience applying machine learning and statistical techniques to geospatial or temporal datasets.
• Security+ or CISSP certification.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Premiums
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 6% employer match with immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off: Four weeks of PTO annually
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Relocation assistance

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Location: Quantico, VA (onsite)
• Work location: In person
• Ability to commute: Quantico, VA 22134 (required)
• Ability to relocate: Relocate before starting work (required)
• Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Must be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph