Data Scientist
Role details
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Tech stack
Job description
- Develop machine learning models to extract insights from large, complex intelligence datasets.
- Translate analytic questions into technical requirements and data-driven solutions.
- Characterize and assess datasets in varying states of structure and quality.
- Provide informed recommendations on technical approaches based on evolving intelligence capabilities and constraints.
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and support automated analytics workflow development.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI/ML, Data Science, Operations Research, or related technical field with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Associate's degree with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered.
- Other degrees with strong coursework in advanced math, statistics, AI/ML, computer science, or data mining, or relevant certifications (Data Science, AI/ML) will also be considered.
- Proficiency in Python and C/C++ (or similar languages).
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across teams.
Preferred: Experience supporting intelligence or cyber operations missions.
Benefits & conditions
$107,900.00 - $195,050.00 / yr parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) United States, Maryland, Fort Meade Apr 12, 2026, Leidos offers competitive benefits, clear technical and leadership advancement paths, 401(k) with 6% match and immediate vesting, paid time off, 11 holidays, flexible schedules, education support, parental leave, and more. Join us in advancing national security through innovation
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting:February 26, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law., Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.