Job Requirements
Pentagon, DC
Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$110,000 - $200,000
Job Description
Full Stack Data Scientist (Multiple Levels)
Flexible compensation depending on experience
Overview
We are seeking Full Stack Data Scientists to support a high-visibility defense analytics program focused on delivering advanced data solutions and mission-critical insights within a secure environment. These professionals will bridge the gap between data science, software engineering, and application development, creating scalable data products that transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence.
This role spans the complete data lifecycle, from data ingestion and modeling to application development, deployment, and user-facing visualization solutions. Successful candidates will have experience working with modern data platforms, software engineering best practices, and cloud-native technologies.
Openings Available
1 Junior Data Scientist (0-3 years)
3 Senior Data Scientists (3-8 years)
1 Lead Data Scientist (5-10 years)
Location: Pentagon (Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI Preferred (Active Secret Clearance Considered)
Background Investigation/Drug Screening: Not Required
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy full-stack data applications supporting mission and business objectives.
Build advanced data models, machine learning workflows, and analytical solutions using Python and SQL.
Develop scalable web-based applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
Architect and optimize data pipelines, database structures, and data integration processes.
Create intuitive dashboards, user interfaces, and visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making.
Develop backend APIs and services that support enterprise analytics applications.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes to streamline development and deployment.
Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, stakeholders, and leadership to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Support data governance, system performance optimization, and software engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
Junior Data Scientist (0-3 Years)
Experience with Python development and data analysis.
Foundational SQL skills.
Understanding of data modeling concepts and analytics workflows.
Exposure to web application development or software engineering principles.
Ability to learn and work within secure, mission-focused environments.
Senior Data Scientist (3-8 Years)
Strong experience developing data science and analytics applications.
Advanced Python programming experience.
Strong SQL and database design expertise.
Experience building data-driven web applications using Dash, Flask, React, or similar technologies.
Experience with Databricks and distributed data processing environments.
Knowledge of containerization and DevOps methodologies.
Ability to build complex data models and analytical solutions.
Lead Data Scientist (5-10 Years)
Proven experience leading data science and software development efforts.
Expertise designing enterprise-scale analytical applications and architectures.
Strong experience building and deploying full-stack data products.
Experience mentoring technical teams and driving engineering best practices.
Deep understanding of modern software engineering, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native deployments.
Ability to engage directly with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal, defense, or intelligence community programs.
Experience with Advana or Warfighter Data Platform (WDP).
Hands-on Databricks experience and relevant certifications.
Experience with machine learning workflows and model deployment.
JavaScript development experience.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of modern data architecture and enterprise analytics platforms.
Familiarity with secure cloud environments and large-scale datasets.
Technical Environment
Python
SQL
Databricks
Dash
Flask
React
JavaScript
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
DevOps
Enterprise Data Platforms
Flexible compensation depending on experience
Overview
We are seeking Full Stack Data Scientists to support a high-visibility defense analytics program focused on delivering advanced data solutions and mission-critical insights within a secure environment. These professionals will bridge the gap between data science, software engineering, and application development, creating scalable data products that transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence.
This role spans the complete data lifecycle, from data ingestion and modeling to application development, deployment, and user-facing visualization solutions. Successful candidates will have experience working with modern data platforms, software engineering best practices, and cloud-native technologies.
Openings Available
1 Junior Data Scientist (0-3 years)
3 Senior Data Scientists (3-8 years)
1 Lead Data Scientist (5-10 years)
Location: Pentagon (Onsite)
Clearance: TS/SCI Preferred (Active Secret Clearance Considered)
Background Investigation/Drug Screening: Not Required
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy full-stack data applications supporting mission and business objectives.
Build advanced data models, machine learning workflows, and analytical solutions using Python and SQL.
Develop scalable web-based applications using modern frameworks and technologies.
Architect and optimize data pipelines, database structures, and data integration processes.
Create intuitive dashboards, user interfaces, and visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making.
Develop backend APIs and services that support enterprise analytics applications.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes to streamline development and deployment.
Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, stakeholders, and leadership to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Support data governance, system performance optimization, and software engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
Junior Data Scientist (0-3 Years)
Experience with Python development and data analysis.
Foundational SQL skills.
Understanding of data modeling concepts and analytics workflows.
Exposure to web application development or software engineering principles.
Ability to learn and work within secure, mission-focused environments.
Senior Data Scientist (3-8 Years)
Strong experience developing data science and analytics applications.
Advanced Python programming experience.
Strong SQL and database design expertise.
Experience building data-driven web applications using Dash, Flask, React, or similar technologies.
Experience with Databricks and distributed data processing environments.
Knowledge of containerization and DevOps methodologies.
Ability to build complex data models and analytical solutions.
Lead Data Scientist (5-10 Years)
Proven experience leading data science and software development efforts.
Expertise designing enterprise-scale analytical applications and architectures.
Strong experience building and deploying full-stack data products.
Experience mentoring technical teams and driving engineering best practices.
Deep understanding of modern software engineering, CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud-native deployments.
Ability to engage directly with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal, defense, or intelligence community programs.
Experience with Advana or Warfighter Data Platform (WDP).
Hands-on Databricks experience and relevant certifications.
Experience with machine learning workflows and model deployment.
JavaScript development experience.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Knowledge of modern data architecture and enterprise analytics platforms.
Familiarity with secure cloud environments and large-scale datasets.
Technical Environment
Python
SQL
Databricks
Dash
Flask
React
JavaScript
Docker
Kubernetes
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
DevOps
Enterprise Data Platforms
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
