Principal Data Scientist (Partial Telework)

About the role

GliaCell is seeking a Principal Data Scientist for a full-time position supporting a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission‑related software and systems under a large government contract.

Requirements

• Active or re‑statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance (in‑scope polygraph within 7 years)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, computer science)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis tools such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
• An additional four (4) years of experience in software development, cloud development, analyzing datasets, or developing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
• A Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience (total eight (8) years required)
• A Doctoral degree in a quantitative discipline may substitute for four (4) years of experience (total six (6) years required)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills

Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and R (Python for simplicity and libraries like NumPy/pandas; R for statistical analysis and visualization)
• Statistical Analysis: Solid foundation in statistics and probability, including regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical distributions
• Machine Learning: Knowledge of algorithms and frameworks such as TensorFlow and Scikit‑Learn
• Data Wrangling: Ability to clean and organize complex datasets
• Database Management: Familiarity with SQL and systems like PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Data Visualization: Skills with tools such as Tableau and Matplotlib to create charts, graphs, and dashboards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover
• 11 Federal Government Holidays
• Work From Home Opportunities
• 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1
• Discretionary, Certification, and Sign‑On Bonus Potential
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Professional Development
• 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Protection Program
• Financial Planning Assistance
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Monthly Team and Family Events
• Technology Budget
• Global Entry
• Annual Swag Budget

Pay

The salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 to $280,000. Salary is determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education, certifications, and individual benefits package selection.

Schedule

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Partial telework of 16 hours per week is expected. Telework is granted after the employee has acclimated to the role and has meaningful work that can be done remotely; telework may be removed at any time.