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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** STEAMPUNK INC. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, ArcGIS (Software), Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Data Visualization, Elasticsearch, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Tensorflow, Scala (Programming Language), Apache Solr, SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Unix Commands, Unstructured Data, Feature Engineering, Flask (Web Framework), Apache Spark, Hdinsight, Deep Learning, Keras, Git, Semi-structured Data, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8469529/data-scientist ## About the Role We are looking for seasoned Data Scientist to work with our existing team of Data Architects and Developers to develop strategies, create ML/AI solutions, and deliver results. We are looking for a more than just a "Data Scientist", but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving. Contributions * Experience modeling on structured and unstructured data sets * Experience with exploratory data analysis * Experience in feature engineering * Experience in data visualization * Experience with Deep Learning methodology and state of the art libraries * Knowledge of data collection methods, capabilities, and tasking process * Ability to leverage multiple data management tools to organize relevant information and make decisions * Support an Agile software development lifecycle * You will contribute to the growth of our Data Exploitation Practice!, * Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government. * 5+ years industry experience developing ML/AI solutions and a passion for solving complex problems. * 3+ years direct experience in Data Modeling and Data Solution Development * 1+ year performing queue modeling and survival analysis * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a scientific or technical discipline * Demonstrated experience manipulating structured and unstructured data for analysis * Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, R, Scala, Java, or similar language * Experience using Python to manipulate large data sets * Experience with DevSecOps, as it applies to data science * Demonstrated experience with TensorFlow, Keras, or other Deep Learning tools and frameworks * Demonstrated experience in big data systems including Hadoop, Spark, Scala * Data visualization skills in Tableau, Power BI, D3, ArcGIS, or similar * Experience with Git, Bash, Unix commands * Experience in Cloud analytics (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with tools such as AWS SageMaker, Azure HDInsight, etc. * Familiarity with Flask is a plus * Knowledge of DBOps and MLOps framework is a plus * Experience with Solr, Elasticsearch, or similar tool is a plus ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [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) - [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development)