Senior Data Scientist

Remote in REMOTE WORK, UT, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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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
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Summary

Job ID: 2600453

Location: REMOTE WORK, UT, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-16

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 t

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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Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2600453
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence markets include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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