Data Scientist - TS/SCI with Security Clearance

About the role

Kentro is seeking a Data Scientist with an active TS/SCI security clearance to support mission-driven analytics and data initiatives for U.S. government customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Conducts data mining, exploratory analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products.
• Develop and implement machine learning models, predictive analytics, and statistical models to support mission objectives.
• Create data pipelines and data processing workflows to support scalable analytics solutions.
• Create data visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and mission analysts to integrate data science solutions into operational systems.
• Perform data cleaning, feature engineering, and exploratory data analysis (EDA).
• Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to solve complex analytical problems.
• Document methodologies, models, and analytical results.
• Contribute to Agile development cycles and technical design discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning supporting software development, analytics or mission-focused systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, or similar).
• Experience building data models and analytic capabilities that integrate into production software systems.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Strong understanding of statistics, probability, and predictive modeling and experience applying these to real-world datasets.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, or Plotly.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience supporting DoD, the Intelligence community, or other federal agency.
• Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Certified in machine learning, data analytics, or cloud platforms.
• IAT Level II or III certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or Federal Civilian agencies.
• Experience working with large-scale data platforms (Spark, Hadoop, Databricks).
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience building AI/ML solutions for operational or mission systems.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, or graph analytics.
• Experience with data engineering concepts and ETL pipelines.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and MLOps practices.
• Experience with geospatial analytics or time-series analysis.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.).
• Experience working in classified environments or SCIF settings.

Clearance Requirement

Active U.S. Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Fun and inclusive workplace culture.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

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