Data Scientist Senior

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

DATA SCIENTIST SENIOR

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. 

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

The  Data Scientist  will support the  Data Stewardship Program in  Colorado Springs, CO . 

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a  Data Scientist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines while analyzing complex datasets to drive meaningful insights. You will plan, execute, and manage end‑to‑end machine learning projects using cloud‑native platforms and advanced ML tools. Your work will draw on a broad range of methodologies—such as data mining, natural language processing, and machine learning—to solve challenging problems and enable data‑driven decision‑making. 

As a Data Scientist you will also be responsible for applying strong programming, mathematical modeling, and statistical expertise to build applied models and communicate results clearly to stakeholders. You will work with large structured and unstructured datasets using distributed SQL, relational and non‑relational data technologies, and languages such as Python and R. Your ability to translate analytical findings into actionable organizational value will be essential to success in this role. 

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) 

• Interpret and analyze data using exploratory statistical and mathematical techniques. 

• Clean, prepare, and organize structured and unstructured data using programming tools. 

• Conduct experiments on data and generate insights to solve complex data challenges. 

• Partner with Data Engineers to build and support scalable data environments. 

• Apply scientific methods, statistics, and algorithms to define problems and test hypotheses. 

• Build predictive and prescriptive models, NLP solutions, clustering, forecasting, and other advanced analytics. 

• Design and automate processes for large‑scale data manipulation and integration. 

• Process and analyze large datasets using frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop. 

• Conduct statistical modeling and develop visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or R Shiny. 

• Design and implement algorithms using languages such as Python and R. 

• Perform data engineering and modeling on cloud platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, IBM Cloud Pak, or Cloudera. 

• Communicate complex analytical results to non‑technical audiences through clear data storytelling. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient with one or more programming languages (Java, C++, Python, R, etc.). 

• Proficient in Agile Development and Git Operations. 

• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW  SECRET clearance. 

• Experience: 1 year of related experience. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. 

• Certifications: N/A 

• Role requirements: On-site with hybrid potential pending customer approval. 

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role 

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities 

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals 

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off 

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace 

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs #iexpriority

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans 

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

1 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required