Data Scientist Security Clearance

Position: Data Scientist with Security Clearance
Job Description Why Choose Royce Geo, A GRVTY Company Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security-anyone whose job it is to advance America's strategic position.

The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That's what we're here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it's invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We're purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense-including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed.

We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives. At Royce Geo, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events
*** Requires an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Poly
**** Key Responsibilities
* Develop computer vision prototypes to detect and predict interactions between objects in multi-modal imagery.

* Implement unsupervised and supervised learning methods to support mission-specific analytic workflows.

* Build and manage datasets for training and evaluation in collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs).

* Integrate prototypes into NASIC and broader DoD/IC IT architectures.

* Design and maintain data structures ("memory systems") that store learned patterns, support dynamic updates, and provide auditability.

* Follow secure software development practices, leveraging Python (preferred, v3.11+) and/or C++ in government repositories.
* Conduct prototype reviews, code walkthroughs, and demonstrations with NASIC stakeholders.

* Participate in bi-weekly technical interchange meetings and status updates.

Required Qualifications:

* At least 10 years of software development experience

* Active TS/SCI security clearance

* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Strong proficiency in Python (PEP8, Google Style Guide, type hints, docstring conventions) and familiarity with C++.
* Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow) for computer vision applications.
* Background in object detection, scene understanding, and spatial reasoning.
* Hands-on experience with unsupervised learning methods and dataset development.
* Ability to work in secure environments and follow strict code review and documentation standards.

Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) workflows and imagery modalities.

* Familiarity with Air Force / DoD software security constraints and classified development practices.

* Experience designing dynamic and auditable data structures for knowledge persistence.

* Ability to collaborate closely with government technical managers (GTMs) and SMEs in a fast-paced prototyping environment. EEO Statement Royce Geo, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without…