Senior Data Scientist - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

LMI - McLean, VA

Full-time - Senior

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LMI is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support a U.S. Federal Government Agency working with classified media. This role involves collaborating with a team to build new capabilities, applying machine learning models, and developing data visualizations to present complex analytic results effectively. The position requires a strong technological background and the ability to structure data for reporting, focusing on delivering practical solutions to support the client's mission.

Responsibilities

• Gather and process raw data at scale using statistical packages (e.g., R, SAS) and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
• Develop performance metrics, conduct statistical analyses, and apply decision models to address business process challenges.
• Query databases using SQL with structured data and perform statistical analysis.
• Develop familiarity with machine learning algorithms and advanced statistical methods, such as regression, clustering, decision trees, exploratory data analysis methodology, simulation, scenario analysis, modeling, and neural networks.
• Use critical thinking skills to assess how machine learning capabilities can best be applied to complex business situations.
• Develop intuitive dashboards and data visualization products using Tableau or other data visualization tools.
• Think strategically about how to publish data visualizations and present analytic results.
• Support business decisions with ad hoc analysis.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience using data sources from industry, academia, the IC, the military, and/or the scientific community.
• 3 years of experience discovering, organizing, and structuring data and applying advanced analytic techniques, such as mathematical modeling, geospatial analysis, and applications of graph theory.
• 3 years of experience using Python, R, or other coding languages and developing and evaluating algorithms and methods.
• Experience in advanced analytics, such as social network analysis (SNA), social media analysis, graph theory, geospatial analysis, and data visualization.
• Experience with data manipulation, analytic papers or report writing, and subject matter briefing(s), slides and graphic products.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.