> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2586454-data-scientist-associate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2586454-data-scientist-associate). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist Associate - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Salary:** $41,820.0 - $56,580.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Scikit Learn, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/89C67BE221B343A78F6D56A09E4DD697/job/ ## About the Role Artificial Intelligence (AI),Dashboard Development,Large Language Models (LLMs),Python (Programming Language),Structured Query Language (SQL) Experience: 0 + years of related experience, * Education: Bachelor of Science * Experience: 0+ years of related experience * Security clearance level: Minimum Secret * US citizenship required * Technical Skills: * Basic to intermediate Python programming skills with exposure to common data science and AI/ML libraries. * Foundational understanding of machine learning algorithms and their typical use cases. * Ability to perform basic data modeling and create clear data visualizations using standard tools. * Coursework, projects, or internships involving software development or data science; exposure to language models is a plus. * Familiarity with using Windows and Linux environments for development and analysis. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to team members or non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to document code, simple designs, and workflows for review. * Foundational knowledge of data science-related mathematics, including statistics and probability, linear algebra, and calculus, gained through coursework or self-study. ## Description As a Data Scientist Associate, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Diplomatic Security Bureau of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in developing impactful solutions that assist in decision making for DOS Analysts and Leadership., * Develop AI/ML tools based on customer requirements. * Communicate and work with team members to meet contractor obligations. * Lead and devise innovative methods and techniques to leverage AI/ML to improve insight gathering from various data sources. * Provide input to project planning and weekly reports. * Assist in documenting design, tool requirements, and user guides. * Assist senior team members on user engagement to understand user requirements and user challenges with a goal of improving tools. * Monitor data pipelines and model outputs to flag data quality issues. * Perform additional duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Overview of Machine Learning in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/840-overview-of-machine-learning-in-python) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany)