Data Scientist; AI​/ML Security Clearance

Position: Data Scientist (AI/ML) with Security Clearance
Location: Chantilly

Waypoint Human Capital Data Scientist (AI/ML) Chantilly, VA

Position Title:

Data Scientist (AI/ML) Position Type:
Full-Time, Fully On-Site

Location:

Chantilly, VA Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Waypoint's client is seeking a Data Scientist (AI/ML) to join their growing team supporting a National Security customer. This role focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), advanced analytics, and data engineering to enhance cybersecurity operations, risk management, and enterprise decision-making. The selected candidate will work with large-scale datasets to develop predictive models, automate analysis, and create innovative solutions that improve cyber situational awareness and mission effectiveness.

Responsibilities
* Develop, train, test, and deploy machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to support cybersecurity and risk management initiatives.
* Analyze large structured and unstructured datasets from vulnerability management, authorization, compliance, and cybersecurity tools.
* Design predictive analytics models to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
* Develop data pipelines and automated workflows to collect, transform, and process data from multiple sources.
* Create interactive dashboards, visualizations, and executive-level reporting products using tools such as Tableau.
* Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and AI techniques to support cyber defense and operational decision-making.
* Support development and integration of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and advanced analytics capabilities where applicable.
* Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and risk management teams to automate data collection, reporting, and visualization processes.
* Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required
* Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related STEM field.
* 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, or related disciplines.
* Strong proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or Sage Maker.
* Experience developing, training, and deploying machine learning models in operational environments.
* Strong understanding of statistics, predictive modeling, data mining, and data analysis techniques.
* Experience working with SQL databases, data architectures, and large-scale datasets.
* Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
* Experience transforming and processing data using Python, JSON, and related technologies.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a mission-focused team environment. Desired
* Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or DoD customers.
* Experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or Natural Language Processing (NLP).
* Experience with AWS cloud services, including Sage Maker, EMR, and related AI/ML services.
* Experience with Splunk, Service Now, or cybersecurity-focused data platforms.
* Familiarity with RMF, FISMA, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
* Experience with Apache Hadoop, Spark, or distributed data processing environments.
* Experience briefing senior government stakeholders and executive leadership.
* Advanced degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field. Preferred Technical Skills
* Python
* SQL
* Machine Learning
* Artificial Intelligence
* Deep Learning
* Generative AI
* LLMs
* NLP
* Tableau
* AWS Sage Maker
* Hadoop
* Spark
* Splunk
* Data Visualization
* Predictive Analytics
* Statistical Modeling
* Data Engineering