Senior Data Scientist

FANTOM CORPORATION; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to develop AI/ML capabilities for mission-critical defense and intelligence programs. You will lead data-driven analysis, build scalable models, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure, compliant deployment.

The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and willingness to obtain a polygraph; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with extensive relevant experience is expected, with strong Python and SQL skills and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure).

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Willing to obtain a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with AI/ML.
• Proficient in Python, large data sets, advanced SQL; AWS and Azure exposure.
• Strong technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities and delivering process optimization.
• Cross-team collaboration and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Create AI capabilities to power intelligent products and data-driven decision making.
• Advance ML lifecycle from data exploration and feature engineering to validation and refinement.
• Monitor system health, user metrics, performance, and operational availability.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS/Azure

ML/AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support a mission-critical enterprise. This role is responsible for developing machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create Artificial Intelligence capabilities to power intelligent products and data-driven decision making
• Empower AL/ML to operate across the full model lifecycle from data exploration and feature engineering to validation and refinement.
• Monitor system health, user metrics, performance, and operational availability

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance
• Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience
• Strong experience with AL/ML.
• Versed in Python, working in large data sets, Advanced SQL and AWS and Azure exposure
• Strong technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities and delivering process optimization.
• Cross team collaboration and using secure software development practices

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.