Senior Data Scientist - Mission Analytics & Strategy

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Data Scientist Principal in Chantilly, VA to deliver SETA support for a NRO program. You will drive data-driven strategies, advise leadership on model risk and tradeoffs, and guide analytics initiatives from data collection through deployment.

You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, operators, and clients to ensure data quality, compliance, and actionable insights in a high tempo environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience or advanced degrees with fewer years.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly is required.
• 5+ years software engineering experience in DoD or space architectures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex data to drive mission impact and decisions.
• Prepare data for predictive modeling and data-driven solutions.
• Document processes, system specs, and data governance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software developers, and managers.

Skills

Data analytics

Machine learning

Statistical methods

AI techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD considered with experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SAIC seeks a Data Scientist Principal in Chantilly, VA to deliver SETA support for a NRO program. You will drive data-driven strategies, advise leadership on model risk and tradeoffs, and guide analytics initiatives from data collection through deployment.

You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, operators, and clients to ensure data quality, compliance, and actionable insights in a high tempo environment.