Senior Data Scientist / Data Engineer / AI Engineer– TS/SCI CI Poly (Hybrid)

DAn Solutions, Inc.; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DAn Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Data Scientist / Data Engineer / AI Engineer to support advanced analytics, data pipelines, and AI/ML capabilities for a federal intelligence customer.

The role focuses on real-world mission data to develop analytics, predictive models, data pipelines, and AI/ML integrated into production software environments. Hybrid work with weekly onsite presence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3+ years of data science experience supporting software development or mission-focused systems.
• Experience applying statistical modeling and ML to real-world datasets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience building data models and analytics integrated into production systems.
• Familiarity with DoD/Intelligence Community or federal programs.
• Strong SQL background (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with cloud-based data environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, data mining, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Apply analytical techniques to large datasets.
• Create data products: visuals, reports, and narratives.
• Design data storage using relational and non-relational databases.
• Develop scripts to cleanse and prepare data for production use.
• Create AI/ML tools to enhance analysis and automate processes.
• Integrate AI capabilities into software-development environments.
• Develop and evaluate data models for production systems.
• Assess risks related to AI/ML implementations.
• Support data visualization and reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Data mining

Python

R

Scala

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE/EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH - Hybrid, 30% weekly onsite presence required.

DAn Solutions is seeking a Senior Data Scientist / Data Engineer / AI Engineer to support advanced data analytics, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning capabilities for a federal intelligence customer.

This position will work with real-world mission data to develop analytics, predictive models, data pipelines, visualizations, and AI/ML capabilities that integrate into production software environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Apply scientific and analytical techniques to large and complex datasets.
• Develop written, visual, graphical, and verbal data products.
• Design and implement data storage solutions using relational and non-relational databases.
• Develop scripts to cleanse, transform, and prepare data for operational use.
• Create AI/ML-based tools to improve analysis and automate processes.
• Integrate AI capabilities into software-development applications.
• Develop and evaluate data models and analytical capabilities for production systems.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with AI/ML implementations.
• Support data visualization and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Data Scientist experience supporting software development, analytics, or mission-focused systems.
• Experience applying statistical modeling, machine learning, and data-mining techniques to real-world datasets.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or Scala.
• Experience building data models and analytics that integrate into production software systems.
• Experience supporting the DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal programs.
• Familiarity with visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong SQL background with experience using PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based data environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Certifications

• Certification in machine learning, data analytics, or cloud platforms.
• IAT Level II or III certification.

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum compensation DAn Solutions expects to pay for this position. The position may be filled at different Labor Category (LCAT) levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contract requirements. Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on the applicable LCAT and factors including education, relevant experience, certifications, and other required qualifications