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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Data Mining, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9045514/data-scientist

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with polygraph required
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI/ML, Data Science, Operations Research, or related technical field with 10 years of relevant experience.
 + Associate's degree with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered.
 + Other degrees with strong coursework in advanced math, statistics, AI/ML, computer science, or data mining, or relevant certifications (Data Science, AI/ML) will also be considered.
 * Proficiency in Python and C/C++ (or similar languages).
 * Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries.
 * Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across teams.

Preferred: Experience supporting intelligence or cyber operations missions.

## Description

* Develop machine learning models to extract insights from large, complex intelligence datasets.
 * Translate analytic questions into technical requirements and data-driven solutions.
 * Characterize and assess datasets in varying states of structure and quality.
 * Provide informed recommendations on technical approaches based on evolving intelligence capabilities and constraints.
 * Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and support automated analytics workflow development.


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