Data Scientist III Security Clearance

Position: Data Scientist III with Security Clearance
Location: Aurora

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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 🔹 CLEARANCE REQUIRED
🔒 Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph 🔹 SALARY RANGE
💰 MD: $128,000 – $185,000/year
💰 CO: $105,000 – $165,000/year 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Data Scientist III, you will:

• 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 🔹 KEY SKILL AREAS (must have experience in at least
2)
1️⃣ Foundations:
Mathematical, Computational, Statistical
2️⃣ Data Processing:
Data curation, visualization, workflow, reproducibility
3️⃣ Modeling & Prediction:
Data modeling, domain-specific assessment 🔹 QUALIFICATIONS
🎓 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

• Related disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Behavioral or Social Sciences) 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 ⭐ Experience in 3+ of the above areas is strongly preferred 🔹 BENEFITS
🩺 Healthcare:
Care First Blue Choice (Medical & Vision)
🦷 Dental:
Delta Dental
💼 Disability:
Guardian (Short & Long Term)
🛡️ Life Insurance:
Guardian
💰 401k:
Safe Harbor 401k with 6% match, 100% vested immediately
🗓️ Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays 🟢 We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.