Data Scientist

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity
The Data Scientist will support government-sponsored open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis by collecting, processing, and interpreting large volumes of publicly available and commercially acquired data.
The ideal candidate will combine strong data science skills with an analytical mindset, applying modern data engineering and machine learning techniques to derive insights that inform national security and policy decisions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical intelligence efforts while collaborating with experienced analysts, data engineers, and researchers in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and integrate diverse open-source and commercial datasets, including text, imagery, social media, and geospatial data.
• Apply statistical analysis, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning methods to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in large datasets.
• Develop, test, and maintain data pipelines, models, and analytic workflows that support OSINT research objectives.
• Build and maintain dashboards, data visualizations, and analytic tools to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with intelligence analysts, cybersecurity professionals, and data scientists to produce actionable, data-driven insights.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports and presentations for government and mission stakeholders.
• Research and implement emerging tools, APIs, and methods relevant to OSINT and data analytics.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and government information security policies.