Senior Data Scientist

We are seeking a senior data scientist to serve as the program’s technical authority for data science, data engineering, and applied AI supporting DIA analysts. You guide how analytic tools are built, tested, and adopted, with a firm standard for responsible, auditable use in intelligence workflows.

Why this role: Functional Leads set the standard for their discipline across the whole program, not just one team. You mentor practitioners across multiple DIA centers, shape how the program hires and trains, and grow along a defined leadership path.

Position is contingent upon contract award. Selected candidates receive contingent offers in advance of award. All discussions are held in confidence and do not affect current employment.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 hours/day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead data scientists, data engineers, and computer scientists across supported centers as the program’s senior technical authority

• Set standards for responsible, auditable AI and analytics in intelligence workflows

• Guide analytic tools from pilot through evaluation and deployment in accredited development environments

• Mentor technical practitioners and develop training that helps analysts use AI tools effectively and responsibly

• Coordinate with government technical leads and partner teams; serve on hiring panels, Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

• 8+ years of data science or machine learning experience, including 5+ supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community

• Experience developing or deploying analytic or machine learning tools in classified environments

• Experience leading or mentoring technical staff

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 8

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IC analytic modernization or AI adoption efforts

• Generative AI or large language model tooling in secure environments

• Proficiency in Python and common machine learning frameworks

• Experience translating technical work for analysts and senior leaders

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.