Senior Data Scientist

Noblis; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Noblis seeks a fully cleared Data Scientist to join our Reston, Virginia team. You will develop machine learning and data mining solutions for government customers, collaborating across data scientists, software engineers, SMEs, and cyber analysts to apply AI techniques.

Your work supports object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior analysis, and automated decision-making, with Python as a core tool. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience or higher degrees with correspondingly reduced experience.
• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or time-series forecasting.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with cyber data and open-source datasets; familiarity with Tableau for visualization.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with open-source data, statistical software, cloud services, and AI/ML tech to uncover patterns.
• Analyze large, complex datasets and model data to identify features of interest.
• Develop, train, and document machine learning models and report findings.
• Collect, curate, and process large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists and engineers.
• Use high-performance computing resources and cloud platforms for computations.
• Apply data visualization (Tableau) to communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Git

Tableau

Cloud platforms

NiFi

Open-source data

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience

Master’s degree with 7 years of related experience

Tools

Tableau

NiFi

Git

Job description

Noblis is seeking a fully cleared Data Scientist with a TS/SCI and a Polygraph to join our team in Reston, Virginia!

As a Data Scientist, you will support the intelligence community by developing innovative, data-driven solutions to address mission‑critical challenges. You will provide technical expertise to government customers through the development of machine learning, statistical, and data mining solutions. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and cyber analysts to apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques. Additionally, you will support model lifecycle management, including versioning and vulnerability identification.

Your work will directly contribute to capabilities such as object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior analysis, and automated decision‑making. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing cyber data and applying data science techniques to solve customer problems, using technologies such as Python.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with open‑source data and statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.
• Analyzing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
• Exploring and modeling data to uncover patterns and features of interest.
• Designing, building, and training machine learning models.
• Collecting, curating, and processing large‑scale structured and unstructured datasets.
• Researching, implementing, and documenting analytical approaches and outcomes.
• Utilizing high‑performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud‑based platforms.
• Applying data visualization (e.g., Tableau) to communicate findings to stakeholders.

#HighlyCleared

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with a current Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 7 years of related experience; OR associate’s degree with 11 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 14 years of related experience
• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or time‑series forecasting
• Proficiency in data science tools and technologies such as Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git (NiFi is a plus)
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure
• Experience working with Cyber data to include examples such as Shodan and Censys.IO
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience working with open‑source datasets
• Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large‑scale datasets
• Experience analyzing data in Python
• Fundamental understanding of a range of AI techniques and ability to match techniques to problems
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences verbally and in writing
• US Citizenship is required

#HighlyCleared

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing, retraining, or using AI and Machine Learning packages
• Knowledge of software and hardware optimization techniques for large‑scale data processing
• Proficient in data warehousing, data management, and ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Pentaho, Kafka).
• Advanced degree in a data science equivalent field or sub‑field

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well‑being.

• health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work‑life programs
• Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.
• Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.
• Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.