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# Data Scientist Principal

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $144,500.0 - $195,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, Tensorflow, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gp0vor

## About the Role

Artificial Intelligence (AI),Big Data,Data Engineering, 8 + years of related experience, + **Education:** Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

 + **Experience:** 8+ years of experience as a data scientist with a proven track record of deploying AI/ML production solutionsrequired

 + Strong AI/ML coding ability, with the capability to implement both custom and vendor-based solutions independently and use of AI coding tools

 + Experience with generative AI (GenAI) using large language models (LLMs)

 + Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical analysis, and experimental design with both quantitative and qualitative data

 + Expertise in AI/ML cloud technologies (preferably on AWS, including Bedrock, Lambda, and SageMaker)

 + Experienced with Python data science stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL

 + Experience integrating AI solutions with legacy enterprise systems and orchestration platforms

 + Experience in establishing and scaling AI/ML programs, developing roadmaps, and increasing user/tool adoption

 + Familiarity with data engineering, ETL processes, data pipelines, and APIs

 + Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to stakeholders and leadership

 + Ability to supervise and mentor other AI/ML Data Scientists

**Security Clearance Level:** Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust

## Description

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. GDIT Technology Shared Services (TSS) is seeking a **Data Scientist Principal** to transform how government agencies use data. Our work depends on a hands-on data scientist joining our team to design and implement artificial intelligence solutions supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hosting, Operations & Maintenance (HOM) program.


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