Research Data Scientist

Research Data ScientistJob Location: Arlington, VA Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000 Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI PolygraphJob Description: The successful candidate will support the program manager (PM) on managing an innovative computing program from start to finish. In this capacity, the candidate will evaluate the technical progress of performers, provide feedback to the PM and to the performers, advise the PM on overall program planning, prepare summary briefing materials for the PM, and coordinate program reviews and meetings. The candidate will also support new program development by helping to address the Heilmeier criteria, performing background literature reviews and research, and preparing briefings and documentation. Expert knowledge and experience in the following areas are desired quantitative economic modeling, advanced econometrics, and network data science/data engineering applied to complex adaptive systems.Skills/Qualifications: Required: Master's degree or PhD in Economics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 5+ years of relevant experience in quantitative economic modeling, advanced econometrics, and network data science/data engineering applied to complex adaptive systems. Demonstrated experience in large-scale data processing, multi-source data pipeline integration, and managing structured/unstructured data architectures. Practical experience with graph analytics, network modeling tools, and interconnected data architectures (e.g., Python/R quantitative libraries, graph databases, or network science frameworks). Strong background working within or alongside the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), including familiarity with IC mission environments, data workflows, and intelligence-derived datasets. Understanding of diverse data sources across global economics, financial networks, trade flows, defense industrial supply chains, and multi-INT sources. Strong communication skills—both written (including executive PowerPoint briefs) and oral—with the ability to translate complex econometric and data models for senior defense stakeholders