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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Data Scientist / DTAM / (Hybrid) [Contingent] - **Company:** iWorks Corporation - **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Testing, Systems Engineering, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8930354/lead-data-scientist-dtam-hybrid-contingent ## About the Role * PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related technical field * 15+ years of experience in technical leadership, data science, systems engineering, or enterprise IT delivery within large-scale environments Required Experience: * Leading technical and management efforts on major programs or complex technology initiatives * Establishing project goals, plans, and execution frameworks aligned to organizational or client objectives * Managing client-facing delivery responsibilities including financial oversight, staffing, and execution methods * Interfacing directly with clients and senior leadership, including participation in negotiations and strategic planning * Making high-impact decisions that affect overall project execution and delivery success, * Enterprise architecture and systems engineering across full software development and operational lifecycles * Application design, development, modernization, and rationalization in enterprise environments * Cloud and multi-cloud architecture, engineering, and migration strategies * Requirements management, including end-to-end traceability across the SDLC * DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipeline integration, and secure software delivery lifecycle oversight * Application testing, security, compliance, and operational support processes Required Tools, Technologies, or Platforms: * Cloud and multi-cloud environments (including SaaS and cloud-native platforms) * CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps toolchains * Requirements repositories and Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks * APIs, microservices, serverless, and containerized architectures * Zero Trust security frameworks and application security testing tools Please Note: We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and/or the applicable manager or client. ## Description 2. Define and establish project goals, plans, and execution strategies aligned with program objectives 3. Direct client-facing activities including delivery execution, staffing strategy, and financial management 4. Oversee architecture, engineering, cloud, systems, and application modernization activities across the full lifecycle 5. Lead reviews, assessments, gap analyses, and validation efforts to ensure technical alignment and quality 6. Ensure all technical requirements are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives 7. Interface with clients and senior stakeholders, including supporting negotiations and decision-making discussions 8. 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