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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Gambrills, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $154,050 - $278,475
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LangGraph Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Tensorflow, Azure Machine Learning, Pinecone, Scripting, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, CrewAI, Milvus, Golang
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/data-scientist-4bc463

## About the Role

* Agentic AI Frameworks: Expertise in deploying LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGPT to scale network defense at "wire speed."
 * Model Engineering: Hands-on fine-tuning of open-source models (Llama 3, Mistral) in air-gapped enclaves using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
 * Technical Closing: Direct engineering of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) stacks using LangChain and vector databases (Milvus or Pinecone).
 * Mission Orchestration: Proficiency in unified mission systems (e.g., Kudu Dynamic, TACMS, Maven Support Systems) with custom API integration skills.
 * Scripting: Mastery of Python, Go, and Bash.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

 * Google Professional ML Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or NVIDIA Generative AI/LLM Associate.
 * Military Equivalency: CMF Work Role Certification (Exploitation/Network Analyst) or experience as a 170A/17A.

Years of Experience

 * Total Experience: 12-15+ years in technical roles.
 * AI/ML Focus: 5+ years specifically in Machine Learning Engineering or Data Science. The "Technical Closer" label implies you aren't just managing the project; you are the person who steps in to fix the code when the senior engineers get stuck.
 * Domain Expertise: 3-5 years working within the IC/DoD (Intelligence Community/Dept. of Defense) ecosystem, specifically with systems like Maven or TACMS.

Educational Background

 * Master's Degree or PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
 * The requirement to fine-tune models (Llama 3, Mistral) using PyTorch/TensorFlow in air-gapped enclaves requires a deep understanding of hardware constraints and model weights that usually comes from advanced academic or special.

 * Experience Substitution: A Bachelor's degree with an additional 5+ years (totaling 15-20) of high-level engineering experience can often substitute for a Master's, especially if backed by the "Military Equivalency" noted in the description.

Clearance Requirement

 * TS/SCI with CI Poly required.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.