Data Scientist

R-00153891

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

Job Summary: Leidos is seeking an experienced, results oriented Data Scientist to join our team in the Bethesda, Maryland area.  You will play a critical role in shaping our client's IT enterprise architecture. Your responsibilities will span multiple areas, including strategic planning, data security, data compliance, and data integrity to enhance our customer’s data ecosystem. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Enterprise Architecture: Contribute to the design and evolution of our client’s enterprise cloud and data architecture, ensuring interoperability, security, and alignment with business goals. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 
• Strategic Thinking: Develop data strategies that consider long-term implications, anticipating future needs and trends.  Decompose complex problems and develop an analytic approach.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive data integration initiatives and foster a data-driven culture.
• Compliance: Analyze current practices to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Data Integrity: Analyze the current data structure, tagging, and quality standards to discover and address anomalies.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph 
• Requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist, with a focus on complex data environments.
• Experience with data science tools and languages, such as Python, R, and Scala, in various data science environments.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, MS PowerBI) to deliver data analysis solutions and visualizations.
• Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable recommendations and present them orally or in writing.
• Passion for staying up to date with industry trends and advancements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science).
• Five or more years of experience working with or in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Cloud-based data science experience.
• Experience producing executive-level products.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
Original Posting Date: 2025-02-19
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.