Senior Data Scientist III - Mission Analytics & Insights

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Scientist III to independently analyze data and build models that support mission outcomes and inform government and program leadership.

Responsibilities include creating dashboards, translating questions into analytics, and presenting actionable insights to diverse stakeholders. A TS/SCI with Poly clearance and 10+ years of experience are preferred, with a strong Python/R and SQL skill set.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics or data science roles.
• Strong proficiency with Python or R and SQL.
• Experience with statistical analysis, modeling, or machine learning techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Develop and apply statistical models or machine learning techniques as appropriate
• Design and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and analytic products
• Translate mission or business questions into analytic approaches and outputs
• Validate data quality, assumptions, and model results
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Support integration of analytics into operational or decision‑support workflows

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Statistical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

VT Group (VTG) in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Data Scientist III to independently analyze data and build models that support mission outcomes and inform government and program leadership.

Responsibilities include creating dashboards, translating questions into analytics, and presenting actionable insights to diverse stakeholders. A TS/SCI with Poly clearance and 10+ years of experience are preferred, with a strong Python/R and SQL skill set.