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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Monitoring of Systems, JQuery, Machine Learning, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Tableau (Software), Toolchain, Microsoft Power Automate, ReactJS, Model Validation, Technical Debt, Git, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FA4E72124F164DF8AB0A8C93F2F1BBCB/job/ ## About the Role Required Education and Experience: * Bachelor's degree, or higher, in STEM related field of study such as Computer Programming, Information Systems, or similar with five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree. * Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph. * 5 years of experience in SharePoint development, site customization, and workflow automation. * Demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, and REST APIs. * Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, and PowerShell scripting for automation and data management tasks. * Experience with Git based version control; exposure to DevSecOps aligned digital engineering toolchains * Strong engineering background with knowledge of software architectures and machine learning approaches. * Experience with ontologies, training dataset generation, model evaluation and validation, and responsible AI practices. * Domain knowledge in Agile software development practices (Scrum, SAFe) and cloud computing architectures with experience monitoring software development progress via agile metrics, identifying risks, discrepancies, and performance issues. * Relevant certifications may include Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or equivalent are a PLUS. * Demonstrated high level of initiative, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking. * Demonstrated capability and success working in team environments. * Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high-tempo environment. * Good working knowledge of MS Office applications. ## Description SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Chantilly, VA, responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle. Note: All candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered for this role. As the Data Scientist, you will provide specialized technical and engineering expertise supporting the acquisition of software services reliant on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). SAIC's client is tasked with leading the integration of mission focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation and information sharing. You will also assist and advise Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise. Key duties of this position include (but are not limited to): * Provide data collection and analysis to enable transparency and explainability of AI/ML systems. * Provide technical and engineering support to the Government customer to manage machine learning analytics programs; apply knowledge and experience to develop and scale AI/ML models in multiple phenomenologies. * Provide software architecture and other technical expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors. * Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design. * Develop briefings and documentation material to illustrate features, capabilities and mission use cases for the computer vision tool portfolio, including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them. * Facilitate technical and programmatic interchanges; identify and resolve issues; and provide engineering and technical advice to the customer to achieve innovative capabilities for automated machine learning analytics. * You will work side-by-side with the other GED SETA staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Acquisition Engineers and Domain Experts to lead the customer in acquiring modern processing applications. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1309-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data)