Senior Data Scientist Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,IT/Tech

M-F 8 hours/day

We are seeking a senior data scientist to serve as the program's technical authority for data science, data engineering, and applied AI supporting DIA analysts. You guide how analytic tools are built, tested, and adopted, with a firm standard for responsible, auditable use in intelligence workflows.

Why this role:

Functional Leads set the standard for their discipline across the whole program, not just one team. You mentor practitioners across multiple DIA centers, shape how the program hires and trains, and grow along a defined leadership path.

Position is contingent upon contract award. Selected candidates receive contingent offers in advance of award. All discussions are held in confidence and do not affect current employment.

Work Schedule

M-F 8 hours/day

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead data scientists, data engineers, and computer scientists across supported centers as the program's senior technical authority
Set standards for responsible, auditable AI and analytics in intelligence workflows
Guide analytic tools from pilot through evaluation and deployment in accredited development environments
Mentor technical practitioners and develop training that helps analysts use AI tools effectively and responsibly
Coordinate with government technical leads and partner teams; serve on hiring panels
Remain hands‑on in data science and tool development

Minimum Requirements:

Active TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
8+ years of data science or machine learning experience, including 5+ supporting DoD or the Intelligence Community
Experience developing or deploying analytic or machine learning tools in classified environments
Experience leading or mentoring technical staff

Security

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Years of

Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with IC analytic modernization or AI adoption efforts
Generative AI or large language model tooling in secure environments
Proficiency in Python and common machine learning frameworks
Experience translating technical work for analysts and senior leaders

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure

Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

#javelin Compensation Details:

$140,000 - $180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual…