ME00593-Data Scientist

Job Summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks a Data Scientist to support mission-critical cybersecurity efforts by developing advanced analytics to detect, analyze, and mitigate emerging threats to critical U.S. systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and graph-based algorithms to analyze complex cybersecurity datasets
• Clean, normalize, and structure disparate data sources from globally distributed environments
• Translate mission needs and qualitative analyst processes into quantitative models and software prototypes
• Create data visualizations and analytic outputs for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Design and implement descriptive and predictive analytics to support threat detection and response
• Evaluate and validate model performance using standard metrics and analytic techniques
• Guide and support development of scalable analytics solutions for large datasets
• Collaborate with cybersecurity analysts, software engineers, and cloud teams to transition analytics into production
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and workflows supporting continuous analysis and model improvement
• Contribute to threat intelligence generation and analysis

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (advanced degrees may substitute for experience)
• 7+ years of experience in two or more of the following: Machine learning or artificial intelligence, Data mining or advanced analytics, Statistical modeling, Software engineering with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, MATLAB), Proficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks, Experience with SQL and relational databases, Experience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, or OpenSearch, Understanding of networking concepts within a cybersecurity environment, Experience working with analyst teams to develop data visualizations and insights

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network data
• Familiarity with Java
• Experience with Windows Server management and Power BI Report Service
• Background supporting cybersecurity missions and threat intelligence analysis
• Understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• Company sponsored group medical plan
• Company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans
• Salary range: $100,000 - $135,000 USD per year (NBP)