Data Scientist Principal

Job ID: 2505050

Location: ASHBURN, VA, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-24

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Data Scientist

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist (Senior) to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career in Ashburn, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and analyze large data sets from complex data models including relational databases
• Define acceptance criteria including setting algorithm thresholds based on statistical analysis
• Develop and identify approaches for predictive models
• Define and set standards for performing data analysis
• Manage a small team of data engineers responsible for performing data mining and analysis
• Interface with clients, project management, stake holders, and development teams
• Consolidate information into reports

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Statistics, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in data science techniques - including data analysis, statistical analysis, programming, modeling, machine learning, and deep learning
• Strong programming skills including SQL, Python, other related languages, and data mining tools
• Strong experience with Python web frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Django, Flask)
• Solid understanding of modern Python 3.8+ programming
• Familiarity with Python testing frameworks (e.g. pytest, unittest)
• Strong experience in AWS cloud
• Strong background in math and statistics
• Advanced learning techniques - information retrieval, modeling, and entity resolution
• Knowledge of a variety of data formats such as XML, JSON, and various image formats
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• 3-5 years of leadership experience

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge with Unix/Linux
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Oracle/Postgres DB
• Experience working with DHS, Customs and Border Protection, or travel related data
• Experience working with various forms of biometric algorithms, facial recognition preferred
• Familiarity with NIST standards
• Master's Degree in a related field

Customer Requirements:

• Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
• Location - Hybrid with on-site (Ashburn, VA) visits 2-3 days per week and if a mission need. All candidates must be within the GWA/commutable area.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.