Data Scientist I

VTG is looking for a Data Scientist in Chantilly, VA. The Data Scientist I supports government and program teams by assisting with data analysis, visualization, and reporting to inform mission, operational, and business decisions under senior supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support collection, cleaning, and preparation of structured and semi‑structured data
• Assist with exploratory data analysis and basic statistical assessments
• Develop simple dashboards, visualizations, and analytical summaries
• Support documentation of data sources, assumptions, and methodologies
• Participate in analytic working groups and technical discussions
• Assist with maintaining data pipelines, scripts, and analysis artifacts
• Support coordination between data engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders

Qualifications

Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

• 1‑4 years of experience supporting data analysis or analytics projects
• Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools
• Familiarity with tools such as Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI, or similar
• Basic understanding of statistics and data visualization
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting federal, DoD, or IC programs
• Exposure to mission, operational, or enterprise data sets
• Additional familiarity with Jupyter, Tableau, Power BI, or similar (contingent upon program award)

Pay

Estimated starting pay range: $105,000 – $215,000 annually (subject to work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and contractual requirements).