SAIC
SAIC

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • Modeling
  • SIM
  • Data Collection
  • Engineering Support
  • Management
  • Software Architecture
  • Systems Analysis
  • Systems Analysis/design
  • Systems Design
  • Use Cases
  • Computer Vision
  • Roadmaps
  • Documentation
  • Analytics
  • Acquisition
  • Information Systems
  • Security Clearance
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Customization
  • Workflow
  • HTML
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • React.js
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Scripting
  • Data Management
  • Git
  • Version Control
  • DevSecOps
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Ontologies
  • Training
  • Evaluation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Scrum
  • SAFE
  • Cloud Computing
  • Software Development
  • Agile
  • Tableau
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615913

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist to provide Systems Engineer Technical Advisor (SETA) services supporting the NRO's Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED) in Chantilly, VA, responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

Note: All candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered for this role.

As the Data Scientist, you will provide specialized technical and engineering expertise supporting the acquisition of software services reliant on artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). SAIC's client is tasked with leading the integration of mission focused tools to foster increased efficiency, automation and information sharing. You will also assist and advise Government managers responsible for the complete end-to-end life cycle of the customer's Ground Enterprise.
  • Key duties of this position include (but are not limited to):
  • Provide data collection and analysis to enable transparency and explainability of AI/ML systems.
  • Provide technical and engineering support to the Government customer to manage machine learning analytics programs; apply knowledge and experience to develop and scale AI/ML models in multiple phenomenologies.
  • Provide software architecture and other technical expertise to support the planning of future systems and architectures, and oversight of development contractors.
  • Apply systems analysis and design methodology assessments to identify technical debt, architectural runway and efficiency trade-offs against current and proposed/desired cloud-based software system design.
  • Develop briefings and documentation material to illustrate features, capabilities and mission use cases for the computer vision tool portfolio, including developing technical roadmaps and the acquisition strategies/documentation to implement them.
  • Facilitate technical and programmatic interchanges; identify and resolve issues; and provide engineering and technical advice to the customer to achieve innovative capabilities for automated machine learning analytics.
  • You will work side-by-side with the other GED SETA staff comprised of world class System Engineers, Acquisition Engineers and Domain Experts to lead the customer in acquiring modern processing applications.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree, or higher, in STEM related field of study such as Computer Programming, Information Systems, or similar with five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph.
  • 5 years of experience in SharePoint development, site customization, and workflow automation.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, and REST APIs.
  • Familiarity with Power Automate, Power BI, and PowerShell scripting for automation and data management tasks.
  • Experience with Git based version control; exposure to DevSecOps aligned digital engineering toolchains
  • Strong engineering background with knowledge of software architectures and machine learning approaches.
  • Experience with ontologies, training dataset generation, model evaluation and validation, and responsible AI practices.
  • Domain knowledge in Agile software development practices (Scrum, SAFe) and cloud computing architectures with experience monitoring software development progress via agile metrics, identifying risks, discrepancies, and performance issues.
  • Relevant certifications may include Tableau Certified Data Analyst, or equivalent are a PLUS.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.
  • Demonstrated capability and success working in team environments.
  • Strong oral and written communications ability on significant technical matters often requiring coordination within a high-tempo environment.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office applications.


Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2615913
  • Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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