Data Scientist III

Data Scientist III Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business providing IT, Cybersecurity, and Consulting Services to the public sector. Our team is built on continuous learning, adaptability, and technical excellence. LOCATION: Annapolis Junction, MD Aurora, CO CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph SALARY RANGE: MD: $128,000 – $185,000/year CO: $105,000 – $165,000/year Job Description As a Data Scientist III, you will: Extract insights from large datasets using math, stats, computer science, and domain knowledge Apply analytic modeling, statistical analysis, and programming techniques Evaluate data of varying format and quality Translate mission needs into technical requirements Communicate findings to non-technical audiences Stay current on NSA/CSS data capabilities and limitations Key Skill Areas (must have experience in at least 2) 1. Foundations: Mathematical, Computational, Statistical 2. Data Processing: Data curation, visualization, workflow, reproducibility 3. Modeling & Prediction: Data modeling, domain-specific assessment Qualifications Bachelor's with 10 years relevant experience OR Associate's with 12 years Degree must be in: Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science Related disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Behavioral or Social Sciences) with 5+ advanced courses in math or CS Degrees with only basic/elementary upper-level math do not qualify unless paired with a Certificate in Data Science from an accredited institution Relevant Experience Must Include One or More of the Following: Machine Learning Design/Implementation Data Science & Analysis Analytical Algorithm Development High-Level Programming (e.g., Python) Statistical Modeling (e.g., hypothesis testing, EDA, linear models) Data Cleaning/Transformation Data Mining Data Modeling & Assessment Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering Experience in 3+ of the above areas is strongly preferred Benefits Healthcare: CareFirst BlueChoice (Medical & Vision) Dental: Delta Dental Disability: Guardian (Short & Long Term) Life Insurance: Guardian 401k: Safe Harbor 401k with 6% match, 100% vested immediately Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. ClearanceJobs