Senior Data Scientist

Jobtailor; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior analytics leader to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML solutions for mission‑critical applications. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver production‑ready algorithms and platforms.

Requires 12+ years in data science with a Master’s and Active Top Secret clearance. Proficiency in Python and other scripting languages, plus experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative or analytical field.
• 12+ years in data science/analytics with 10+ years at Master’s level.
• Active Top Secret clearance and TS/SCI with Polygraph eligibility.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other scripting language.
• Experience delivering complex analytical platforms with hybrid teams.
• Strong problem solving and mission focus.
• Experience with version control tools and deployment tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of analytics and AI/ML solutions for critical applications.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges.
• Deliver production‑ready algorithms and platforms.
• Apply techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, graph analytics, and explainable AI.
• Work with structured and unstructured data, open source data, and digital media.
• Leverage Python, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn, LLM frameworks, and geospatial tools.
• Integrate AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Python Proficiency

Scripting Languages

Collaboration

Active Learning

Mission-Focused Outcomes

Data Science

Predictive Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Entity Resolution

Graph Analytics

Explainable AI

Operational Analytics

Top Secret Clearance

Version Control Tools

Deployment Technologies

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Git

SVN

JIRA

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Git

SVN

JIRA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions for mission-critical applications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges
• Deliver innovative, production‑ready algorithms and platforms
• Apply cutting‑edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics
• Work with diverse data types (structured, unstructured, open source, digital media)
• Leverage modern tools such as Python, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn, LLM frameworks, and geospatial analytics platforms
• Contribute to the integration of AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast‑paced, engineering‑centric environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.)
• 12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (10+ years with a Master’s)
• Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other scripting language
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user‑friendly analytical platforms
• Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission‑focused outcomes
• Familiarity with version control tools (git, svn, JIRA) and deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions, leveraging proficiency in Python and statistical analysis techniques. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, production‑ready algorithms and platforms in a fast‑paced environment.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Advanced Analytics Development
• AI/ML Solutions Deployment
• Python Proficiency
• Statistical Analysis Techniques
• Top Secret Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Science
• Predictive Analytics
• Entity Resolution
• Graph Analytics
• Explainable AI
• Operational Analytics
• Scripting Language Proficiency
• Creative Problem Solving
• Version Control Tools
• Deployment Technologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Active Learning
• Mission‑Focused Outcomes

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph

Industry Keywords

• Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Platforms
• Data Engineering
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Observability

Tools & Technologies

• PyTorch
• Scikit‑learn
• LLM Frameworks
• Geospatial Analytics Platforms
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Git
• SVN
• JIRA