Data Scientist - Mid

Job DescriptionCherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a Data Scientist to design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs.Compensation & Benefits:Estimated starting salary range: $140,000-$155,000. Pay commensurate with experience.Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.Data Scientist – Mid Responsibilities Include:Conduct data analytics, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis, and uses scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products, enabling more informed analytic decisionsProactively retrieve information from various sources, analyzes it for better understanding about the data set, and builds AI tools that automate certain processesSupports program evaluation with system assessments, statistical and data analysis, apply data mining techniques, and build high quality prediction systems.Design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems.Work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.Plans, designs, and optimizes data throughput and query performance.Provides modeling/ visualization, machine learning, statistic, data engineering, pattern recognition/learning support to organization as needed.Use data science approaches to identify anomalies, patterns, or relationships that can support organization's assessments.Performs other job-related duties as assignedData Scientist – Mid Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a Counterintelligence polygraphMinimum of four (4) years of related experienceBachelor's degree preferredSkilled in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and TableauSkilled in major data science languages, such as R and PythonExperience in managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQLExperience with statistical analysis and data mining algorithmsExperience with large data Multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analyticsComprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental trainingAbility to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advancedAbility to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplinesAbility to work independently with minimal oversight and directionAbility to collaborate and work with other IC members on information Sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.Ability to develop concise, insightful. and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee FederalCompany Information:Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CSE is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.Similar searchable job titlesData EngineerData ArchitectData AnalystData Solutions ManagerBusiness Intelligence AnalystKeywordsData management systemsData architectureDatabase technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC)Data analysisData optimizationLegal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance.Job InfoJob Identification 42921Job Category Security, Surveillance and EnforcementPosting Date 07/01/2026, 07:50 PMJob Schedule Full timeLocations Washington, DC, United States (On-site)Regular or Temporary Regular