Senior Data Scientist & Training Mentor

The Swift Group, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

The Swift Group, LLC in McLean, VA seeks a high‑performing Data Scientist to blend hands‑on data science with leading training modules and mentoring. This onsite role focuses on onboarding and upskilling data scientists while translating mission needs into practical training and tooling improvements.

Requirements include 10+ years in data science, advanced Python, strong SQL, Git workflows, Linux, and Jupyter proficiency. US citizenship with TS/SCI Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of data science experience.
• Advanced Python proficiency.
• Expertise writing complex SQL across multiple data sources; schema exploration and query optimization.
• Expertise with Git-based workflows (branches, PRs, code reviews).
• Proficiency with Linux fundamentals (shell, filesystem, SSH).
• Fluency with Jupyter Notebooks for exploration and demos.
• Demonstrated debugging of code and data issues.
• Excellent communication and coaching mindset for junior data scientists.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and incorporating feedback.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and software.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver onboarding and upskilling programs for data scientists.
• Design and teach in-person trainings, including full-day classroom and deskside sessions.
• Author and refine training materials and playbooks for approachable content.
• Establish best practices for Git workflows, code reviews, and CI for data science teams.
• Document tools, packages, and methodologies with Sphinx.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate mission needs into training and backlog work.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git workflows

Linux

Jupyter

Communication

Coaching

Team collaboration

Data science

Debugging

Education

BS/MS in CS/DS/Stats

Tools

Elastic Stack

Apache Spark

FastAPI

Docker

Gradio

Streamlit

RAG/LLMs

PySpark

Job description

The Swift Group, LLC in McLean, VA seeks a high‑performing Data Scientist to blend hands‑on data science with leading training modules and mentoring. This onsite role focuses on onboarding and upskilling data scientists while translating mission needs into practical training and tooling improvements.

Requirements include 10+ years in data science, advanced Python, strong SQL, Git workflows, Linux, and Jupyter proficiency. US citizenship with TS/SCI Polygraph is required.