Senior Data Scientist - Intelligence Support (TS/SCI)

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with employer matching

GeoAI scholarship

Job summary

Xcellent Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Data Scientist to support the NGA mission.

You will work with complex data systems, AI/ML technologies, and datasets ranging from geospatial formats to JSON and XML, employing Python and other languages to clean, connect, and derive insights. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, visualization development, and turning intricate data into actionable insights for analysts and mission partners.

Qualifications

• Top Secret / SCI clearance required.
• Master’s Degree + 5 years / Bachelor’s + 7 years / 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AI/ML and data systems for analytical problems.
• Experience with geospatial data, JSON, XML, and other data sources.
• Strong quantitative analysis and data visualization skills.
• Python and other languages for data cleaning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with AI/ML technologies and data systems, handling geospatial data, JSON, and XML.
• Develop visualizations to bring findings to life for analysts and mission partners.
• Turn complex data into actionable insights to support NGA modernization efforts.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Geospatial data

Data visualization

Quantitative analysis

Data cleaning

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JSON

XML

Job description

Data rarely tells the whole story at first glance It can be buried across different systems, hidden within documents, stored in completely different formats, or surrounded by noise. The real challenge is knowing how to bring it together and recognizing what matters once you do.

This is an exciting chance to join us in supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) as a Senior Data Scientist, where the work you do with data can directly shape how information is understood and used across the mission. You’ll work with complex data systems, AI/ML technologies, and everything from geospatial data to JSON and XML, using Python and other languages to clean, manipulate, connect, and make sense of information that may not arrive with an obvious answer. You’ll dig deeper through quantitative analysis, develop visualizations that bring findings to life, and turn complex data into insights analysts and mission partners can actually use. As NGA continues to modernize how data is collected, analyzed, and reported, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of data science and emerging analytic capabilities, helping uncover patterns, relationships, and information that might otherwise be missing. If you’re someone who enjoys figuring out hard problems, can see the story hidden within complex data, and wants your technical work connected to a mission where the outcomes matter, join XTS today!

The most valuable insight is often the one that was difficult to find in the first place.

Requirements

• Current active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• You have achieved an accomplishment of a Master’s Degree + 5 years / Bachelor’s + 7 years / 10+ years of relevant experience.
• You have experience working with AI/ML technologies and data systems and understand how these capabilities can be applied to complex analytical problems.
• You have experience working across multiple files and data types, including geospatial file formats, JSON, XML, and other structured or unstructured sources.
• You have strong experience conducing quantitative analysis, developing visualizations, and processing complex data to uncover patterns and create meaningful data-driven insights.
• You have development experience using Python and other programming languages for data cleaning, manipulation, processing, and analysis.

Nice to Have

• Expereince applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) algorithms to extract and make sense of information contained within documents.
• Experience supporting enterprise NGA analytic modernization efforts such as SOM, Computer Vision, automated collection, or automated reporting, along with an understanding of data standardization best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in mathematics, statistics, and quantitative analysis.
• Experience applying analytic techniques such as classification, regression, clustering, data reduction, and casual modeling.

At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this cutting-edge field. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.

Salary Range: 110K-118K/annually