Senior Data Scientist

Geospatial Data ScientistVantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph. Our team has an immediate need for an experienced Geospatial Data Scientist to join our team at a customer-site in McLean, VA. The candidate will support gathering project requirements from the customer and implementing data-driven solutions.Responsibilities:Use Python scripting and AWS services to automate geospatial data ingestion, transformation, and analysisApply geospatial data science techniques to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insightsCreate maps, visualizations, and analytic products for technical and non-technical audiencesMaintain high-quality, repeatable data workflows, ensuring data integrity, documentation, and performanceMinimum Qualifications:Active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with required polygraph.Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experienceStrong experience using Python for geospatial data transformation, automation, and analysisStrong experience working with geospatial data in thick-client GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, AWS services, and Linux-based environmentsU.S. citizenship and Active TS/SCI with required polygraphwillingness to work on-site full timePreferred Qualifications:Experience working with Python notebooks (e.g., Jupyter) for exploratory and reproducible analysisExperience integrating and consuming data via REST APIsExperience with R, Tableau, or similar analytical and visualization toolsExperience with Apache NiFi or comparable data workflow/orchestration toolsFamiliarity with Git for versioning scripts and analytic artifactsPay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. • The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $140,000.00 - $187,000.00 - $205,700.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.