Senior Data Scientist

Endictus Corporation is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to support mission-critical programs at Fort Meade. This role is ideal for an experienced data engineering and AI professional who enjoys building scalable data solutions that power advanced analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities. The successful candidate will design and optimize enterprise data pipelines, develop high-performance data parsers, manage complex data architectures, and improve the infrastructure that enables AI and machine learning solutions. This position requires a highly technical individual with expertise across modern data engineering technologies, cloud environments, and multiple database platforms who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex data challenges. Requirements Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize scalable enterprise data pipelines supporting AI and advanced analytics initiatives. Build and maintain high-performance data parsers capable of processing extremely large datasets. Develop and manage data architectures utilizing graph, relational, NoSQL, and vector databases. Optimize data storage, retrieval, and access strategies to improve AI model performance and efficiency. Ensure data quality, integrity, consistency, and reliability across enterprise data environments. Support AI and machine learning initiatives by developing robust data infrastructure and engineering solutions. Implement best practices for data governance, security, compliance, and lifecycle management. Design and optimize cloud-based data solutions using AWS and Microsoft Azure services. Work with cross-functional engineering, analytics, and mission teams to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions. Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve data engineering capabilities and infrastructure performance. Support enterprise data warehousing, integration, and large-scale data processing initiatives. Document technical designs, processes, and engineering solutions. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or an additional 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree. Advanced programming experience using Python, Java, Scala, or similar languages. Extensive experience designing, developing, and optimizing enterprise-scale data pipelines. Experience developing data parsers and processing extremely large datasets. Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j. Experience with relational databases including PostgreSQL and MySQL. Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra. Experience working with vector databases supporting AI applications. Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Microsoft Azure. Strong understanding of data architecture, performance optimization, and enterprise data management. Experience supporting software development efforts related to Computer Network Operations, cloud development, or similar mission environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or other big data technologies. Experience with enterprise data warehousing solutions. Knowledge of data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance best practices. Understanding of machine learning concepts and AI data infrastructure. Experience optimizing infrastructure for AI and large language model applications. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams. Passion for continuous learning and emerging AI and data engineering technologies. Education & Experience Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with 12 years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree or High School diploma with 16 years of relevant experience. Benefits Our industry-leading benefits package contributes to approximately 30% of your total compensation package!

• Paid time off accrued at a rate of 6.33 hours per semi-monthly pay period (19 days/152 hours annually during the first two years)
• 12 paid holidays that can be used as floating holidays throughout the year (11 Federal holidays plus one birthday holiday) If contract permits.
• Compensatory Time and Flex Time (when authorized)
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premium or a prorated annual stipend of up to $5,000 if you opt out of the health plan
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance
• 100% employer-paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance (currently 2x annual salary, up to $300,000)
• 401(k) with employer match of up to 100% of the first 10% contributed
• $500 business attire reimbursement
• $500 fitness reimbursement
• $1,500 technology reimbursement
• $1,500 professional development and certification reimbursement
• $5,000 adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Military Leave
• Employee referral bonuses: $1,000 after 30 days for each qualified referral who is hired, and $2,000 after six months for each referred employee retained beyond six months (unlimited referrals)
• Opportunity to earn up to half of the company's profit rate or a bonus for new business you bring in and oversee
• Company-sponsored morale and team-building events

EEO Commitment ENDICTUS Corp. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that empowers their people to fearlessly drive change regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Salary Description 146,000 Endictus