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# Principal Data Scientist (LLM/Agentic AI Experience)

- **Company:** U.S. Navy
- **Location:** Winchester, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Computer Programming, Data Auditing, Data Mining, Data Presentation, Desktop Computing, Github, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, SAS (Software), SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Pyspark, Databricks
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5ddc1ff3-6b35-45c9-bcea-db5f3bc3015c

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience with requisite competencies
 * Complete knowledge and full understanding of specialization
 * Statistics, machine learning, data mining, data auditing, aggregation, reconciliation, and visualization
 * AI/LLM and agent development experience (prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases, embeddings, AI guardrails, LLM evaluations, fine-tuning fundamentals)
 * Programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics
 * SQL, R, Python/Pyspark, Hadoop, SAS, AWS, Github, APIs
 * Databricks, Azure Environment (AI Foundry), Copilot Studio, Power BI
 * Technical writing
 * Model development and lifecycle execution
 * Data storytelling and technical presentation skills
 * Research Skills
 * Interpersonal Skills
 * Advanced knowledge of procedures, instructions and validation techniques
 * Communication
 * Critical Thinking
 * Collaborate and Build Relationships
 * Initiative with sound judgement
 * Technical (Big Data Analysis, Coding, Project Management, Technical Writing, etc.)
 * Independent Judgment
 * Problem Solving (Identifies the constraints and risks)
 * Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, Engineering, or degrees in similar quantitative fields

Desired Qualifications

 * Master's/PhD Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computers Science, or Engineering

## Description

* Design, develop, and evaluate large and complex predictive models, advanced algorithms, and LLM-driven AI agents
 * Test hypotheses/models, analyze, and interpret results
 * Develop actionable insights and recommendations
 * Develop and code complex software programs, algorithms, and automated processes
 * Use evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action
 * Work on problems of diverse scopes where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors
 * Produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets
 * Transform data into charts, tables, or format that aids effective decision making
 * Utilize effective written and verbal communication to document analyses and present findings and analyses to a diverse audience of stakeholders
 * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders
 * Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives
 * Model best practices and ethical AI
 * Works with senior management on complex issues
 * Assist with the development and enhancement practices, procedures, and instructions
 * Serve as technical resource for other team members
 * Mentor lower levels


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