Secret-Cleared Data Scientist for Defense Analytics

CACI International; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International seeks an experienced Data Scientist to support Army NC4SI, developing data pipelines, ML models, and API integrations across DOD platforms. The role requires strong Python/R/SQL skills, Palantir experience, and a security clearance.

You will influence data architecture and drive analytics in mission-critical environments. The position emphasizes collaboration with military personnel and cross-functional teams, with travel up to 10% and a focus on secure data handling within

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a data-related field.
• 5–7 years of data science experience, preferably in government projects.
• Familiarity with Army data tools and platforms; cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy API integrations across Army/Vantage platforms.
• Design, develop, and optimize Vantage environments for ML and data analysis.
• Analyze complex data sets to provide actionable insights.
• Apply ensemble ML models, neural networks, and vectorization techniques.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Palantir Ontology

APIs

ML Modeling

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Data Science / Computer Science

Tools

Palantir Data Marketplace

Job description

CACI International seeks an experienced Data Scientist to support Army NC4SI, developing data pipelines, ML models, and API integrations across DOD platforms. The role requires strong Python/R/SQL skills, Palantir experience, and a security clearance.

You will influence data architecture and drive analytics in mission-critical environments. The position emphasizes collaboration with military personnel and cross-functional teams, with travel up to 10% and a focus on secure data handling within