Data Scientist, AI Pilots

T-Rex Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) pilot initiatives across government programs supporting our Defense Health Agency (DHA) customer. This role focuses on designing and delivering practical Machine Learning (ML) solutions that address operational challenges in secure environments. The Data Scientist will work within an Agile delivery team to build working prototypes, integrate automation tools and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and translate business needs into deployable technical solutions. The role supports cross-functional efforts to expand responsible AI adoption across mission-focused federal programs.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML pilot solutions aligned to operational government use cases such as workflow automation, document processing, and decision-support analytics
• Develop Python-based solutions for data ingestion, processing, modeling, and deployment, including integration across systems using APIs
• Build automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate and similar tools to support data movement and process improvement
• Integrate APIs and data services to enable end-to-end analytical pipelines across legacy and modern platforms
• Prepare and structure operational datasets, including cleaning, organizing, and transforming inconsistent data for analysis and modeling
• Translate business and operational requirements into technical designs, models, and working prototypes
• Collaborate with technical teams, program leadership, and stakeholders to ensure solutions align with mission needs
• Support the transition of successful pilot efforts into scalable, production-ready implementations
• Document technical approaches, data flows, and model behavior to support sustainment and knowledge transfer

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in data science, applied Artificial Intelligence, or software-driven analytics roles
• Strong Python development skills, including experience building data pipelines, Machine Learning models, and API integrations
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools
• Experience building or deploying AI/ML solutions such as predictive models, Natural Language Processing (NLP) systems, or Large Language Model (LLM) applications
• Experience working with REST APIs (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces) and integrating multiple data sources into working solutions
• Ability to translate operational problems into structured analytical and technical implementations
• Experience supporting government clients, healthcare environments, or regulated systems preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• US Citizenship required
• Ability to attend customer meetings in Rosslyn, VA as needed

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning services
• Familiarity with secure government cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud or Azure Government
• Working knowledge of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps), model deployment, and lifecycle management practices
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments focused on rapid prototyping and iterative implementation

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.