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# Lead Data Scientist

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Washington, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,100.0 - $171,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Large Language Models
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gembj4

## About the Role

+ Min Yrs Relevant Experience: 3 years

 + Bachelor's degree required

 + USCIS Experience

 + DHS Suitability

 + Developed and deployed AI/ML/LLMs solutions

 + Familiarity with SQL, Python/R, and visualization tools like Tableau

Professional Competencies:

 + Ability to communicate complex technical details clearly to diverse audiences

 + Strong skills in translating technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical stakeholders

## Description

The Data Scientist Lead provides technical leadership for enterprise data analytics solutions under this task order, designing and modeling analytical architectures and implementing systems and databases that support end-user analytics. The position applies statistical, programming, and engineering methods; builds and optimizes SQL-based analytical data structures; and guides BI platform selection, architecture, and standards. The Data Scientist Lead enforces data quality and performance criteria, performs cost-benefit and tradeoff analyses of solution options, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and clearly communicates technical findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.


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