Data Scientist

Noblis is hiring a Computer Vision (CV) Data Scientist with an active security clearance (TS/SCI with a polygraph) to join our team in Reston, Virginia.

In this role, you will partner with the Sponsor to develop AI models that enable computers to interpret and analyze visual data such as images, video, and sensor feeds. You will help design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models that support capabilities such as object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior detection, automated discovery, and decision support. You’ll also maintain model versioning, evaluate model performance, and identify emerging vulnerabilities to improve the security and effectiveness of deployed solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, evaluate, and integrate cutting-edge research and open-source technologies into mission-focused AI/ML solutions.
• Design, develop, train, and optimize machine learning and deep learning models.
• Collect, curate, process, and analyze large, complex datasets to support model development.
• Research, implement, document, and communicate technical approaches, methodologies, and results.
• Leverage high-performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud-based environments, to train and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative capabilities that directly support national security missions.

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with a current Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; OR associate’s degree with 8 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 11 years of related experience.
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models, with expertise in areas such as statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, geospatial analytics, or computer vision (CV).

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry-standard data science tools and programming languages, including Python, PostgreSQL/SQL, Apache Spark, and Git.
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Experience working with open-source and large-scale datasets.
• Demonstrated expertise in cleaning, transforming, managing, and optimizing large, complex datasets for analysis and machine learning applications.
• Familiarity with distributed data processing and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, or similar parallel computing frameworks.
• Experience working in cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of software and hardware optimization techniques to improve the performance and scalability of data-intensive and AI/ML workloads.
• Experience designing, developing, and training deep learning and computer vision models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it’s just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.