MANTECH seeks a mission-driven and innovative
Data Scientist to join our team in
Ft. Meade, MD. In this role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning and statistical analytics to support national security objectives. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and customers to guide analytic development from prototype to production, making an impact by delivering high-value data-driven insights.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Leading a team of data scientists across multiple analytic development efforts
- Collaborating with customers and SMEs to define analytic requirements and ensure alignment with mission goals
- Guiding the team in prototyping and transitioning advanced analytics into operational environments
- Applying state-of-the-art machine learning, statistical, and graph-based algorithms to large and complex datasets
- Delegating analytic tasks to team members and overseeing performance to meet project objectives
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science)
- 7+ years of experience analyzing datasets and developing advanced analytics
- 7+ years of experience programming with data analysis tools such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a data science environment
- Familiarity with transitioning analytic prototypes into production within secure systems
- Strong knowledge of emerging machine learning algorithms and their operational applications
Clearance Requirements
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to be considered for this position.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
