Senior Data Scientist — AI, Cloud & Cyber Analytics (Remote)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking a highly skilled data science expert to design and deploy advanced machine learning models and statistical algorithms to analyze complex datasets. You will direct major data science programs supporting critical agency operations, including AI, robotics, and autonomy, and advise senior officials with data-driven insights.

The role requires guiding architecture modernization, cloud/edge migration, and mentoring junior team members while

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science or related field at least bachelor level.
• Combination of education and experience may apply as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement models to extract insights from large datasets.
• Lead data science programs and studies supporting agency operations, including AI, robotics, and autonomy.
• Assess data structures and propose architecture to support cloud/edge computing migrations.
• Serve as SME and consultant, presenting findings with advanced visualizations to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with the AI Office and peers to publish research and mentor junior staff on analytical solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Statistical modeling

Python

R

SQL

Data visualization

Cloud computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Data Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Cloud platforms

Job description

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking a highly skilled data science expert to design and deploy advanced machine learning models and statistical algorithms to analyze complex datasets. You will direct major data science programs supporting critical agency operations, including AI, robotics, and autonomy, and advise senior officials with data-driven insights.

The role requires guiding architecture modernization, cloud/edge migration, and mentoring junior team members while