Data Scientist

Mc Lean, VA - $185K

Full Time

Posted by: MTS Moose Tech Solutions

Posted:

Friday, 11 September 2026

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Poly (Full Scope is preferred) This position requires US Citizenship. Max salary is $185k Job Summary Our client is a Data Science consulting firm specialized in providing analytic solutions to clients in Commercial and Government industries. Providing analytic solutions to hundreds of companies across numerous industries, our team enjoys a great variety in the type of work they do and exposure to a wide range of techniques and tools. We are trusted advisors to our clients, building lasting relationships and partnering as preferred analytics providers. We use a variety of programming languages and tools to create analytic solutions, often fitting within our clients environment and needs. Join our team and find great opportunities to hone your analytic skills, work on complex problems with amazing teammates, and gain valuable analytics consulting experience. Summary of Position You will join a skilled team applying cutting edge research in a complex and evolving data environment, develop code to perform complex modeling to detect and characterize objects (using python, tensorflow, pytorch and related software packages) and enhance an evolving analytic tradecraft. You will integrate data from a variety of sources, formats and disciplines into coherent databases, train foundation models to advance the Intelligence Community, fine-tune models to address real intelligence questions, and write compelling documentation and reports for decision makers. This position will be part of our Defense and Intelligence Team serving the Intelligence Community as our primary customer. Essential Functions

Conceptual, quantitative, organizational, research, writing, verbal communication and graphical representation skills.

Sound judgment and creative problem solving and independent working skills.

Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills to work with individuals and organizations, to include varying levels and types (Government, industry, and academia).

Facilitation skills to bring diverse groups together on issues and reach consensus across stakeholders.

The ability to perform complex analyses and to communicate its results using accurate, concise, and effective writing and through descriptive and graphical representations.

Technical understanding of the systems supporting aspects of the functional areas.

Knowledge of standard tools [eg, the Sponsors various computing networks, Microsoft Office Products], as appropriate; and a demonstrated ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves.

Flexibility in assisting with ad hoc tasks and in adjusting as tasks are re-prioritized.

Job Specifications/Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance with the required Polygraph

Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience.

Data Science experience

Python and/or R

Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection

Desired Skills

Prior experience with Pytorch, keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement

Masters degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc) with 1 year of relevant experience

Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc)

Location

Mc Lean, VA, United States of America

Industry

IT

Category

Executive

Rate

$185K

Company

MTS Moose Tech Solutions

Contact

Click apply

Reference

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Posted Date

9/11/2026 4:48:20 AM