Senior Data Scientist with Security Clearance

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

SEP IRA 25% employer contribution

Health Savings Account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC is seeking a talented Data Scientist to solve real-world IC/DoD problems using Python and PyTorch in a hybrid Centennial, CO environment.

Candidates should have strong data handling, ML model development, and Unix/Linux experience, with an emphasis on state-of-the-art methods and secure software practices.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working in a defense/intelligence context is a plus

Responsibilities

• Architect, prototype, develop, test, and help deploy/maintain ML models and algorithms
• Tune model performance through continual data acquisition during deployments
• Support data selection, preprocessing, curation and ETL for AI/ML projects
• Solve real-world problems for IC/DoD using FOSS/GOTS/COTS software and hardware

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in CS/Math/Statistics

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Unix/Linux

ETL

Job description

Job Title: Data Scientist Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Location: Centennial, CO | Hybrid

Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC is a specialized firm in software development, data analytics algorithms, and advanced remote sensing technologies, tailored to meet the complex demands of defense and intelligence sectors. Staffed by a diverse range of professionals—from senior-level experts from organizations like the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and the U.S. Armed Forces, to recent graduates and military recruits. By integrating the skills of subject matter experts, analysts, software engineers, and data scientists, Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC delivers unique artificial intelligence algorithms and applications, positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for defense and intelligence.

Grey Matters Defense Solutions is seeking a talented and dedicated, Data Scientist

About the job:

• Solve real world problems relevant to the Intel Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) using a combination of FOSS/GOTS/COTS software and hardware.
• Contribute to all aspects of project software development lifecycle from research, prototyping solutions to assess feasibility, integration with external software systems, development, and product deployment. Key Responsibilities:
• Architect, prototype, develop, test, and help deploy/maintain modem ML models and algorithms
• Support deployments by tuning model performance through continual data acquisition
• Support data selection, pre-processing, curation, and extract/transform/load (ETL) of relevant data sets to support AI/ML solution development About you
• Advanced proficiency in working with Python
• A high degree of familiarity with the AI/ML framework PyTorch ,
• Experience training custom/in-house datasets with State-of-the-Art models
• Familiarity with State-of-the-Art algorithms and real-world performance on GPUs
• Experience developing software in a Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with other ML/DL frameworks (Pytorch Lightning, TensorFlow, Keras, Fastai, Scikit Learn, etc.)
• Experience in various Deep Learning domains, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Perception/Computer Vision, time series data, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with Self-Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Generative Models, and Transformers.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SSBI Salary Range: $154,000 - $220,000 Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, long-term disability, and voluntary benefits such as accident, hospital indemnity, and wellness benefits. Additional Benefits:
• 25% (of salary) employer contribution distributed monthly to your SEP IRA
• Individual Benefit Account 25% (of salary to pay for medical insurance premiums and funded time off)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Referral program Visit us at Grey Matters Defense Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/company/grey-matters-defense-solutions/ “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Questions contact: ,All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Grey Matters Defense Solutions, LLC complies with the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) and maintains policies, controls, and oversight practices designed to mitigate algorithmic discrimination, promote transparency, and ensure responsible use of AI systems in accordance with Colorado law.