TS/SCI Data Scientist for National Security (Hybrid)

Battelle; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle seeks a Data Scientist in Chantilly, VA, to apply machine learning, data engineering, and multi-source data analysis to support CBRNE mission-critical work for government clients. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in national security programs.

The successful candidate will design data-driven solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and operate in an agile environment, delivering thorough work products and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience applying machine learning, statistics, and/or data mining techniques to derive insights from complex datasets.
• Experience with automation of data pipelining processes, data transformation, databases, and/or repositories.
• Experience using tools for collecting, assembling, interpreting, translating, and analyzing multi-source data and synthesizing findings into actionable intelligence.
• Experience in national security, defense, and/or intelligence community programs.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about science and technology missions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement machine learning, statistical, and data engineering techniques to advance client missions across science and technology domains.
• Apply technical proficiency in data collection and analysis tools to improve existing techniques and devise new approaches to solve mission-critical data science challenges.
• Independently propose, develop, and execute creative solutions to unique data science problems, including identifying new data sources and data exploitation techniques.
• Collect, organize, and analyze technical information from multiple sources to drive client missions and quick-turn tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Provide thorough, complete work products that require minimal revision or editing.
• Proactively manage expectations, communicate progress, and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, agile environment.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including co-located and geographically distributed team members, while leading tasks on time and within budget.

Skills

Machine learning

Data engineering

Multi-source data analysis

Data pipelines automation

Data collection & analysis

National security experience

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience or higher

Master's degree + 5+ years experience

PhD + 3+ years experience

Job description

Battelle seeks a Data Scientist in Chantilly, VA, to apply machine learning, data engineering, and multi-source data analysis to support CBRNE mission-critical work for government clients. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a strong background in national security programs.

The successful candidate will design data-driven solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and operate in an agile environment, delivering thorough work products and meeting tight deadlines.