Senior Data Scientist Security Clearance
Job in
Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20190, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Noblis
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities Noblis is seeking a fully cleared Data Scientist with a TS/SCI and a Polygraph to join our team in Reston, Virginia! As a Data Scientist, you will support the intelligence community by developing innovative, data-driven solutions to address mission-critical challenges. You will provide technical expertise to government customers through the development of machine learning, statistical, and data mining solutions.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and cyber analysts to apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques. Additionally, you will support model lifecycle management, including versioning and vulnerability identification. Your work will directly contribute to capabilities such as object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior analysis, and automated decision-making.
The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing cyber data and applying data science techniques to solve customer problems, using technologies such as Python.
Job Responsibilities:
* Working with open-source data and statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.
* Analyzing and interpreting large, complex datasets.
* Exploring and modeling data to uncover patterns and features of interest.
* Designing, building, and training machine learning models.
* Collecting, curating, and processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
* Researching, implementing, and documenting analytical approaches and outcomes.
* Utilizing high-performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud-based platforms.
* Applying data visualization (e.g., Tableau) to communicate findings to stakeholders. #Highly Cleared
Required Qualifications
* Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with a current Polygraph
* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with 7 years of related experience; OR associate's degree with 11 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 14 years of related experience
* Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and/or time-series forecasting
* Proficiency in data science tools and technologies such as Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git (NiFi is a plus)
* Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure
* Experience working with Cyber data to include examples such as Shodan and Censys.
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* Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)
* Experience working with open-source datasets
* Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large-scale datasets
* Experience analyzing data in Python
* Fundamental understanding of a range of AI techniques and ability to match techniques to problems
* Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences verbally and in writing
* US Citizenship is required #Highly Cleared Desired Qualifications
* Familiarity with developing, retraining, or using AI and Machine Learning packages
* Knowledge of software and hardware optimization techniques for large-scale data processing
* Proficient in data warehousing, data management, and ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Pentaho, Kafka).
* Advanced degree in a data science equivalent field or sub-field Overview Overview Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.
We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities lis.org Why Work at Noblis At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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