TS/SCI Cleared AI/ML Data Scientist – Cyber Defense

Method, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage – Cigna

Dental Coverage – Cigna

Vision Coverage – VSP

Paid Holidays

PTO

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks an AI/ML Data Scientist to support Defensive Cyber Operations in a mission-focused setting. The role emphasizes applied analytics, model deployment, and rapid delivery of analytic capabilities for real-time cyber operations.

The position collaborates with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to transform high-volume data into actionable insights, with a focus on production-ready solutions and operational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with machine learning and statistical modeling.
• Experience evaluating, validating, and implementing analytic models in operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply machine learning, statistical methods, and analytics to address cyber and intelligence-related challenges.
• Design, develop, and optimize models for pattern detection, classification, and anomaly identification.
• Ingest, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources to support analytic workflows.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility.
• Deploy analytic models into production and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with analysts and operators to interpret results and refine analytic approaches.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Support rapid prototyping and delivery of new analytic capabilities in operational environments.
• Document data sources, models, and processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Stay current with emerging data science techniques and tools to enhance mission impact.

Skills

Python

SQL

R

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

AWS

Linux

Job description

Spry Methods seeks an AI/ML Data Scientist to support Defensive Cyber Operations in a mission-focused setting. The role emphasizes applied analytics, model deployment, and rapid delivery of analytic capabilities for real-time cyber operations.

The position collaborates with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to transform high-volume data into actionable insights, with a focus on production-ready solutions and operational impact.