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Data Scientist

ManTech International

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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Data Science
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist Subject Matter Expert to join our AI practice in Herndon, VA. This is a Hybrid position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Research and evaluate emerging AI, data science, and related technologies, such as Generative AI, tools and approaches for responsible and trustworthy AI
  • Develop statistical and advanced analytics models using advanced analytic techniques such as Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Graph Analytics, Computer Vision, modeling and simulation, anomaly detection, and data visualization.
  • Direct and actively contribute to proof-of-concept studies and research prototypes in data science and AI. Apply design thinking or other solution-based methods to solve problems consisting of various qualitative activities that support the generation of insightful, mission-centered design solutions.
  • Address data science technical challenges in the development of solutions, including algorithms, models, data manipulation, or other technical challenges related to data science.
  • Perform solution development through whiteboarding sessions - addressing algorithmic problems, data manipulation tasks, or other technical challenges related to data science. Communicate findings to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, and engage clients and engage clients by effectively conveying complex technical concepts.
  • Lead and mentor entry-level, mid-level, and senior level practitioners of AI and data science.
  • Participate in Internal Research & Development (IRAD) directions in AI, data science, and related scientific areas. Ensure that these directions are aligned with the practice strategy and client needs.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field and 10 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 8 years of experience.
  • Experience in Information Retrieval including experience with Lucene, ElasticSearch or other full-text indexing tools
  • Experience handling unstructured multilingual datasets
  • In depth knowledge of cloud providers services (e.g., IBM, AWS, Azure and GCP) and experience working across environments and on premise.
  • Strong experience working with Python or R programming languages.
  • Experience in Machine Learning to include - Feature extraction statistical approaches, linear and non-linear classifiers, and deep learning.
  • Experience performing and leading research in AI and/or data science.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
  • Experience with analyzing and reporting diverse data. Knowledge of natural language processing techniques.
  • Knowledge of cross-lingual information retrieval techniques. Knowledge of commercial Cloud services used by the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating information to a senior executive audience.
  • Track record of relevant technical publications.


Clearance Requirements:
  • No clearance to start but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
  • Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and clients, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
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As the Employer of Choice in the government services and solutions industry, ManTech seeks like minds who exhibit a sense of service, creativity and dedication. The ManTech family comprises a diverse yet united group of nearly 8,000 talented professionals around the globe, each bringing distinct backgrounds and skill sets to the team. Nearly half of us are veterans.

Our diversity makes us successful. Each team member is a unique piece of the puzzle, coming together to solidify our seamless foundation. As One ManTech, we learn together, we win together and we celebrate together.

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IT - Data Science
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Top Secret/SCI