Data Scientist (DHS)

Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist (Automation & Analytics) to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) in proactive threat mitigation and monitoring services. This role is integral to protecting senior leaders, personnel, and facilities from emerging threats by leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and data automation to provide actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:

• Data Automation & Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines to aggregate and normalize open-source, deep web, and dark web data, reducing analyst workload and ensuring timely access to critical information.
• AI/ML Model Development: Build and deploy predictive models for threat detection, including violent intent indicators, protest escalation, and doxxing risks.
• Sentiment & Anomaly Detection: Design scripts to perform sentiment analysis, geolocation correlation, and anomaly detection across social media and open-source datasets.
• Real-Time Threat Monitoring: Leverage AI-enabled natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to detect and flag threats in real time, delivering anticipatory intelligence to ICE stakeholders.
• Reporting & Visualization: Generate daily, weekly, and monthly analytical reports, including statistical breakdowns, trend analysis, and visual dashboards to inform decision-makers.
• Collaboration & Security: Work closely with law enforcement and intelligence community partners while adhering to DHS privacy, data security, and controlled unclassified information (CUI) requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Current Public clearance or higher.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in AI/ML, data science, or data engineering supporting DHS, DOJ, DoD, or IC missions.
• Technical Expertise:
  
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or similar scripting languages for automation and analytics.
  • Experience with machine learning libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and NLP techniques.
  • Strong background in data cleaning, normalization, and pipeline optimization.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to translate complex data into actionable threat intelligence and predictive insights.
• Mission Knowledge: Familiarity with open-source intelligence (OSINT), social media analytics, and federal law enforcement threat monitoring requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior DHS, DOJ, or DoD experience in a data science or threat intelligence capacity.
• Familiarity with deep web/dark web monitoring tools and digital forensics techniques.
• Experience producing intelligence reports for senior government stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.