Senior Data Scientist

Leidos

Senior Data Scientist leading the design and deployment of AI/ML solutions for mission-critical defense applications. Collaborating with teams to deliver innovative analytics and platforms.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDockerKubernetesOpenShiftOpen SourcePythonPyTorchScikit-LearnSubversionTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions for mission-critical applications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative, production-ready algorithms and platforms
Apply cutting-edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics
Work with diverse data types (structured, unstructured, open source, digital media) and leverage modern tools such as Python, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LLM frameworks, and geospatial analytics platforms
Contribute to the integration of AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.)
12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (10+ years with a Master’s)
Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph
Proficiency in Python and at least one other scripting language
Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user-friendly analytical platforms
Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission-focused outcomes
Familiarity with version control tools (git, svn, JIRA) and deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI/ML solutionsstatistical analysispredictive analyticsentity resolutiongraph analyticsexplainable AIoperational analyticsdata scienceanalyticsscripting languages

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem solvingactive learningmission-focused outcomes

Certifications

Top Secret clearanceTS/SCI with Polygraph