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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Science Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance With Full Scope Polygraph Required) - **Company:** J&T Business Consulting - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $206,000.0 - $248,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Big Data, Apache Lucene, Collaborative Software, Computer Programming, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, Eclipse (Software), MapReduce, IntelliJ IDEA, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Jupyter Notebook, Data Processing, Feature Engineering, Large Language Models, Random Forest, Prompt Engineering, Apache Spark, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Machine Learning Operations, Tools for Reporting, Virtual Agents, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us712f1ccfdbfcb4bc0407dbba953009e9/eaa ## About the Role Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph., Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 14 years of software engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity, OR 18 years of relevant software engineering experience without a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree). Programming & Environment: Advanced development experience using Python, Java, and/or Scala in Linux operating environments. Machine Learning & Data Processing: Hands-on experience with Scikit-learn, Random Forest modeling, feature engineering, Jupyter Notebooks, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, JSON, and MapReduce distributed frameworks. Development Tooling: Proficiency with IDEs (IntelliJ, Eclipse), version control (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket), and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence). Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with customer compliance authorities, enterprise corporate systems, and governance standards. Desired Qualifications Strong foundational background in Data Science and applied statistical analysis. Experience deploying ML systems and pipelines to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing. Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and Agentic AI architectures. ## Description Seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Level 2/3) to develop, prototype, and enhance compliance modernization analytics and business processing systems in Laurel, MD. In this role, you will design and implement automated compliance tools, integrate machine learning algorithms, and conduct proof-of-concept research within an R&D environment. You will engineer predictive models, develop features, establish operational monitoring for deployed pipelines, and build data-driven tools that integrate with enterprise corporate platforms., Design, prototype, and maintain compliance automation tools and business processing analytics. Implement, test, and validate machine learning and AI algorithms (e.g., Random Forest, GMLearn) within an R&D test environment. Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) and execute advanced feature engineering on complex datasets. Build, deploy, and monitor machine learning models, data flows, and performance telemetry. Integrate distributed MapReduce processing workflows (Ghostmachine) with backend data pipelines. Develop full-stack and analytical software using Python, Java, Scala, Lucene, JEXL, SQL, and JSON within a Linux environment. Collaborate using Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, and Bitbucket, maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and participating in peer reviews., MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Systems Engineer to join our team in Laurel, MD. 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