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# Senior Data Scientist

- **Company:** Fantom Corporation
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Decision Support Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Sql Optimization
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9281724/senior-data-scientist

## About the Role

* Must possess an active Top Secret Clearance
 * Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph
 * Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience
 * Strong experience with AL/ML.
 * Versed in Python, working in large data sets, Advanced SQL and AWS and Azure exposure
 * Strong technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities and delivering process optimization.
 * Cross team collaboration and using secure software development practices.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support a mission-critical enterprise. This role is responsible for developing machine learning models and advanced analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

 * Create Artificial Intelligence capabilities to power intelligent products and data-driven decision making.
 * Empower AL/ML to operate across the full model lifecycle from data exploration and feature engineering to validation and refinement.
 * Monitor system health, user metrics, performance, and operational availability