Data Scientist

AI/ML SME (Secret Clearance) Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, and IT Operations. Position Overview The AI/ML SME serves as the Analytics Team Lead responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing capabilities supporting Concorde. This role transforms structured and unstructured data into actionable intelligence through predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and data visualization. Key Responsibilities Lead the analytics and AI/ML development team. Design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models. Develop supervised and unsupervised machine learning solutions. Build Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities for unstructured data analysis. Develop data pipelines supporting AI and advanced analytics. Perform statistical analysis using Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical languages. Develop dashboards and visualizations supporting executive decision-making. Collaborate with data architects, developers, and business stakeholders. Support Operations & Maintenance activities for existing analytics solutions. Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise implementation strategies. Required Qualifications Active Secret Clearance. Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (advanced degree preferred). 5+ years of experience using Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical languages. 2+ years developing custom Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence models. 2+ years of Natural Language Processing (NLP) experience focused on unstructured data. 3+ years of SQL database development and querying. 2+ years developing data visualizations using modern BI tools. Experience manipulating and analyzing structured and unstructured datasets. Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and AI best practices. Pay Range The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $175,846 – $230,798. This range is a good‑faith estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation will be based on factors including experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, market data, and applicable contract requirements, and may fall outside the posted range. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full‑time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at #J-18808-Ljbffr