Data Scientist

Responsibilities

Noblis is seeking a fully cleared Data Scientist with a TS/SCI and a Polygraph to join our team in Reston, Virginia!

As a Data Scientist, you will support the intelligence community by developing innovative, data-driven solutions to address mission-critical challenges. You will provide technical expertise to government customers through the development of machine learning, statistical, and data mining solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software engineers, subject matter experts, and cyber analysts to apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI techniques.

Additionally, you will support model lifecycle management, including versioning and vulnerability identification.

Your work will directly contribute to capabilities such as object detection, data triage, search optimization, inference, facial recognition, behavior analysis, and automated decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing cyber data and applying data science techniques to solve customer problems, using technologies such as Python.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with open-source data and statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.

• Analyzing and interpreting large, complex datasets.

• Exploring and modeling data to uncover patterns and features of interest.

• Designing, building, and training machine learning models.

• Collecting, curating, and processing large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.

• Researching, implementing, and documenting analytical approaches and outcomes.

• Utilizing high-performance computing resources, including GPU clusters and cloud-based platforms.

• Applying data visualization (e.g., Tableau) to communicate findings to stakeholders.

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Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with a current Polygraph.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; OR associate’s degree with 8 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 11 years of related experience.

• Experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, and time-series forecasting

• Proficiency in data science tools and technologies, including Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, Spark, and Git

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure

• Experience working with cyber data, including Shodan and Censys.IO

• Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau

• Experience working with open-source datasets

• Demonstrated ability to clean, manage, and optimize large-scale datasets

• Strong experience analyzing data in Python

• Fundamental understanding of a broad range of AI techniques and the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques to solve specific problems

• Fundamental understanding of a broad range of AI techniques and the ability to select and apply appropriate techniques to solve specific problems

• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences verbally and in writing

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Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with developing, retraining, or using AI and Machine Learning packages

• Knowledge of software and hardware optimization techniques for large-scale data processing

• Proficient in data warehousing, data management, and ETL tools (e.g., Apache NiFi, Pentaho, Kafka).

• Advanced degree in a data science equivalent field or sub-field

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards ( for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us ( .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits ( page on our Careers ( site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.