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# Senior Data Scientist (Pentagon, Onsite)

- **Company:** Innovative Technologies Corp
- **Location:** Washington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Cyber Security, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Enterprise Data Management, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7bc9ba2cbc81438

## About the Role

* Current, active, and valid Top Secret security clearance., * Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related technical discipline.
 * Minimum 10 years of professional analytical or data science experience.
 * Demonstrated experience applying statistical analysis, predictive analytics, machine learning, or advanced analytical methodologies.
 * Experience developing enterprise data products, dashboards, reports, and executive decision-support products.
 * Experience using enterprise data platforms to collect, organize, analyze, and visualize large data sets.
 * Ability to obtain the Palantir Foundry Application Developer Certification within 90 calendar days after contract award and maintain certification throughout the contract.
 * Expertise in oral and written English communications skills.
 * Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office environment is essential (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).

Desired Qualifications

 * Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense organizations.
 * Experience supporting Mission Assurance, Critical Asset Risk Management, or operational risk analysis.
 * Experience with Palantir Foundry.
 * Experience with Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable analytical tools.
 * Experience presenting analytical findings to senior Government leadership.
 * Experience integrating multiple enterprise data sources into a common analytical environment., * Master's (Required)

Experience:

 * analytical or data science: 10 years (Required)

Security clearance:

 * Top Secret (Required)

## Description

The Senior Data Scientist provides advanced analytical expertise supporting the Air Force Mission Assurance Program. This position develops predictive analytics, statistical models, data visualizations, and decision-support products that help senior Air Force leaders understand mission risk, critical asset dependencies, and operational readiness using enterprise data platforms and advanced analytical techniques., * Develop advanced analytical models supporting Mission Assurance decision making.

 * Analyze mission, assessment, operational, and risk data.
 * Develop dashboards, reports, predictive models, and decision-support products.
 * Support Government implementation of enterprise analytical platforms including Palantir Foundry.
 * Identify trends, vulnerabilities, dependencies, and operational risk indicators.
 * Present analytical findings and recommendations to Government leadership.
 * Support continuous improvement of analytical methodologies and enterprise data products.
 * Ensure compliance with Government security, data management, and cybersecurity requirements., Data Scientist, Senior Data Scientist, Data Science Consultant, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Palantir Foundry, Data Visualization, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, Mission Assurance, Air Force, Department of Defense, Pentagon, TS Clearance, TS/SCI, NCR, Enterprise Analytics


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