Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for modeling data to conduct operational analysis and interoperability assessments.
• Work with analysts and data engineers to design data storage, integrate disparate data, and curate datasets.
• Apply data science techniques to prepare data for analysis to answer critical measures and draw conclusions.
• Provide recommendations to improve Joint Force capabilities through data-driven insights.
• Utilize relational databases, scripting languages, and cloud-based computing environments to solve technical problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• US Citizenship with a Secret Clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), data cleaning, and data wrangling.
• Experience handling large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Professional writing and oral presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Existing CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Familiarity with API data extraction techniques.
• Exposure to software development languages like C#, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Experience applying qualitative and quantitative methodologies to evaluate system performance in complex environments.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense or military operations.
• Ability to incorporate visualization tools with industry-standard libraries.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement options.

About the Company

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos employs 47,000 global employees dedicated to solving the world's most complex challenges.