Data Scientist - Senior

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis to uncover actionable insights.
• Design and develop machine learning models, including recommendation engines and automated scoring systems.
• Build, validate, and deploy high-quality predictive models and analytical solutions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Integrate and manage large, disparate datasets from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
• Develop and automate workflows for data processing, model training, and reporting.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling visual, written, and verbal narratives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop AI-based tools to streamline and automate business processes.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across analytical workflows.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

This position supports sensitive programs and requires strict adherence to DoD, Air Force, and IC cybersecurity, information assurance, and intelligence oversight standards.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Candidates must meet all DOD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Training Code 423 Advanced proficiency requirements in accordance with DOD 8140.
• Experience working with large-scale and complex datasets, including Multi-INT or similar data environments.
• Expertise in data visualization tools and applications, including Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience managing and merging disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and local security and conduct standards.
• Able to complete required training and maintain qualifications throughout the contract.
• Able to obtain and maintain required program, system, and facility access.

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in advanced analytics within intelligence, defense, or similar data-intensive domains.
• Experience in developing and deploying automated AI/ML solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with big data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.