National Security Data Scientist: Analytics & Visualization

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Data Scientist to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering data analysis and visualizations for Department of Homeland Security missions. You will analyze data, develop basic models, create dashboards, and generate actionable insights in an agile environment.

This role is contingent upon award of a contract expected in July 2026, with responsibilities including data processing, model support, and scripting to automate routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing, cleaning, and transforming structured and unstructured data.
• Support development of analytics, machine learning and statistical models, and exploratory data analysis.
• Create visualizations to identify patterns, trends, and performance indicators.
• Work with senior data scientists and developers to translate user needs into analytic tasks.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and deployment of data and analytic workflows.
• Build and deploy scripts and tools to automate routine data tasks.
• Help prepare documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, analytic methods, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate as part of an agile team, and contribute to sprint activities.

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Data Scientist to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering data analysis and visualizations for Department of Homeland Security missions. You will analyze data, develop basic models, create dashboards, and generate actionable insights in an agile environment.

This role is contingent upon award of a contract expected in July 2026, with responsibilities including data processing, model support, and scripting to automate routine tasks.