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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Data Science
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)
R-00162359
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in McLean, VA. 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:
We are looking for a Data Scientist with an entrepreneur’s mindset to support a fast- team working on operational projects critical to National Security.
Responsibilities Include:
Basic Qualifications:
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: July 9, 2025
For U.S. Positions: 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in McLean, VA. 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:
We are looking for a Data Scientist with an entrepreneur’s mindset to support a fast- team working on operational projects critical to National Security.
Responsibilities Include:
- Automating complex operational and data analysis tasks by developing functional, user-friendly Python scripts.
- Constructing and executing complex search queries across multiple API interfaces and SQL databases.
- Troubleshooting, debugging, and enhancing data extraction, cleaning, and processing pipelines.
- Engaging in full life cycle development, from supporting requirements generation through maintenance including prototyping, building, testing, and delivery.
- Building statistical and machine learning models for automating solutions to complex business challenges.
- Working with a team to define and deliver solutions that create efficiencies and optimize mission performance.
- Leveraging cloud and version control technologies including AWS and Git.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Requires BS and 4 – 8 years of relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 6 years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency with Python is required.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and learn from others including end users and peer data scientists.
- Experience developing, contributing to, and/or maintaining data-driven software applications.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
- Extensive experience in data cleaning, wrangling, and deduplication of large datasets.
- Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
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: July 9, 2025
For U.S. Positions: 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
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