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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** Leidos Holdings, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Link Analysis, Machine Learning, Power BI, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Data Pipelines
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us1459c4e74002b2fab566903608f9b977/eaa

## About the Role

Requirements - U.S. citizen with active DHS, DoD Top Secret, or Q-level clearance

 - 6+ years in data science, advanced analytics, visualization, and production solution delivery
 - Python, SQL, relational databases, scalable pipelines, and AWS services/GovCloud
 - Tableau or Power BI dashboards and strong data storytelling
 - Federal law-enforcement, intelligence, or national-security mission experience
 - Entity resolution, link analysis, geospatial/network analysis, or investigative analytics experience
 - AI/ML, predictive analytics, and prototype-to-production delivery

## Description

Lead data science, analytics, and AI/ML solution delivery for DHS law-enforcement and intelligence missions. Build scalable data pipelines and products for entity resolution, link analysis, pattern-of-life analysis, social-media intelligence, and actionable investigative case files. Hybrid role in Washington, DC.


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