Senior Data Scientist - Defense Intelligence

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Senior Data Scientist to support the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIA) analysts, who handle more data than any human can read. You will build tools, models and pipelines that turn massive, messy multi-intelligence data into insight, from recommendation engines and automated lead scoring to predictive models. The position is at the highest degree of difficulty and involves leading and mentoring the team. It is contingent on contract award, business needs, security clearance verification and funding availability, and is based in the National Capital Region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead data science efforts from problem framing through deployed capability, setting technical direction for mid-level data scientists
• Architect approaches for large-data multi-intelligence analytics, machine learning and automated predictive analytics across the enterprise
• Advise government customers on managing data within hardware, software, storage and bandwidth constraints
• Review models, code and analytic products for statistical soundness before they reach decision makers
• Mentor the team and promote best practices in reproducible, rigorous data science

Required profile

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• 12+ years of relevant data science experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years
• Master's degree desired in data science, computer science, statistics or a related field
• Prior experience with large-data multi-intelligence analytics, machine learning and automated predictive analytics
• Demonstrated technical leadership of data science teams or efforts
• Preferred: DIA or Defense Intelligence Enterprise experience, program transition support experience, advanced certifications or published work in ML or applied statistics

What we offer

• Base salary range of $140,000 to $180,000, depending on location and factors such as skills and experience
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan and tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and a performance discretionary bonus