Senior Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) - OBIQUA

Kinsley Power Systems; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and personal time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist to provide oversight and monitoring for the Defense Intelligence Agency. The applicant should have extensive experience in AI implementation, possess a master's degree, and hold an active TS/SCI clearance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical intelligence initiatives within a supportive and competitive work environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with a master's or 17+ years with a bachelor's.
• 8 years of experience in AI implementation.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple DIA initiatives including MARS and Object Management Services.
• Employ data science techniques to derive intelligence from data.
• Design and execute TEVV protocols for AI systems.

Skills

AI implementation

Machine learning

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Machine-Assisted Rapid-Repository System (MARS)

Data engineering tools

Version control systems

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: December 2025/ January 2026
ANTICIPATED START: February/March 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI with a Current CI Poly

About Us

Celestar, a proud Veteran‑Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company‑paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)‑retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

This opportunity will support multiple DIA initiatives, including the Machine‑Assisted Rapid‑Repository System (MARS), Object Management Services (OMS), and Object‑Based Intelligence (OBI).

• The Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) employs mathematics, stats, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources.
• Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open‑source capabilities.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints. Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd‑source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.
• Designs and executes Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) protocols to evaluate the performance, robustness, and fairness of AI systems in all source analysis contexts.
• Collaborates with the Statistician/Mathematician to develop and apply statistical models and methods to analyze TEVV results and identify areas for improvement.
• Develops and implements corrective actions to address TEVV findings and ensure AI system performance and robustness.
• Develops and implements AI system maintenance schedules to ensure continued system performance and robustness.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI system improvements and updates.
• Develops and implements AI system updates and improvements to ensure compliance with tradecraft standards and best practices.
• Conducts technical assessments to ensure compliant use of AI systems for approved use cases in all source analysis.
• Evaluates AI system performance and adherence to tradecraft standards and identifies areas for improvement.
• Develops and maintains a repository of audit findings and recommendations to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
• Supports capability development by contributing, editing, and storing code in Government owned/controlled source version control repositories.

Required qualifications / skills

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a master’s degree.
• OR
• A minimum of 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in AI implementation, advanced degree in computer science, data science, or related field.
• Must have expertise in AI algorithms, model development, TEVV, and operationalization.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance within the past 5 years.

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same‑sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.