Data Scientist

About the role

Join Leidos as a Data Scientist and help drive cutting-edge analytics. Leidos is seeking a forward-thinking Data Scientist with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data ingestion and processing, and deep expertise in methods and analytics development. This role supports a high-impact data analytics program for our customer, where innovation meets mission-critical insights.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the experimentation team to design and automate analytics and analytic methods using Python, R, or similar tools
• Identify and ETL relevant datasets to fuel powerful insights
• Build and train multilevel regression models to uncover complex patterns
• Create and deploy compelling visualizations that bring analytic results to life
• Leverage GitHub to store, version, and document analytic processes and code
• Contribute to customer-facing analytic products with precision and clarity
• Manage the hardware, network, security, and software infrastructure essential for analytical success

Basic Qualifications

• Must hold a current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance on day 1.
• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field with 15 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 20 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with Python and R
• Hands-on experience with data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy
• Skilled in relational databases, SQL, and API-based data querying

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to GitHub repositories and using Git for version control
• Exceptional coordination and collaboration skills

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.