Overview
On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Data Analysis
Mentorship
Data Science
Roadmaps
Algorithms
Process Engineering
Research
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
Security Clearance
Python
TypeScript
Dashboard
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2600197
Location: ROCK ISLAND, IL, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL to support our Operational Data Team utilizing the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build/implement models, use/create algorithms, and create/run simulations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Qualifications
Required Education:
Required Clearance:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: ROCK ISLAND, IL, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking a Data Scientist located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL to support our Operational Data Team utilizing the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build/implement models, use/create algorithms, and create/run simulations.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Lead and mentor more junior data scientists in support of a larger data science roadmap
- Conduct analysis of mission data applicable in multiple domains
- Formulate and interpret problems in mathematical or computational terms
- Design, develop, use, and evaluate mathematical models, methods, and algorithm application to explore concepts and solve problems for the customer
- Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software algorithms (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel process development, manipulation of large data sets)
- Research analysis products and tools for possible integration to enhance Analytics and AI offerings
- Create new tools and applications using a variety of software languages, frameworks, and libraries
- Improve, support, and test a MLOps framework to support other team member's analysis work
- Refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer's mission
- Code, test, and maintain internally developed mathematical software tools
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Senior Level - Bachelor's degree and five(5) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Principal Level - Bachelor's degree and nine(9) years or more experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Clearance:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance ; ship required.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Demonstrated experience in engineering reliable and efficient data pipelines.
- Hands-on experience in developing data visualizations and dashboards.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Palantir platforms and tools.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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