Data Scientist III Security Clearance

Data Scientist III with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business providing IT, cybersecurity, and consulting services to the public sector. Our team is built on continuous learning, adaptability, and technical excellence.

Location:

Annapolis Junction, MD. Aurora, CO (security clearance required).

Clearance required:

Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Salary range: MD: $128,000 – $185,000/year; CO: $105,000 – $165,000/year.

• Extract insights from large datasets using math, stats, computer science, and domain knowledge.
• Apply analytic modeling, statistical analysis, and programming techniques.
• Evaluate data of varying format and quality.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements.
• Communicate findings to non-technical audiences.
• Stay current on NSA/CSS data capabilities and limitations.

• Foundations:
  Mathematical, Computational, Statistical
• Data Processing:
  Data curation, visualization, workflow, reproducibility
• Modeling & Prediction:
  Data modeling, domain‑specific assessment

• Bachelor’s with 10 years relevant experience OR Associate’s with 12 years.
• Degree must be in Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, or related disciplines with 5+ advanced courses in math or CS.
• Degrees with only basic/elementary upper‑level math do not qualify unless paired with a certificate in Data Science from an accredited institution.
• Relevant experience must include one or more of the following:
  • Machine learning design/implementation
  • Data science & analysis
  • Analytical algorithm development
  • High‑level programming (e.g., Python)
  • Statistical modeling (e.g., hypothesis testing, EDA, linear models)
  • Data cleaning/transformation
  • Data mining
  • Data modeling & assessment
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Software engineering

• Healthcare:
  Care First Blue Choice (Medical & Vision)
• Dental:
  Delta Dental
• Disability:
  Guardian (Short & Long Term)
• Life Insurance:
  Guardian
• 401(k):
  Safe Harbor 401(k) with 6% match, 100% vested immediately
• Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer.