Computer Scientist - Senior
Reston, VA, United States (On-site)
Job Title:Computer Scientist - Senior
Job Code:ITS952
Location:Reston, VA
Reports to:Program Manager
FLSA Status:Exempt
Supervisory:No supervisory/management authority
Prepared Date:10/22/2026
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
Position Summary:
Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking Computer Scientists that will support Defense analytical requirements with enhanced scientific research, and contribute to the Defense Industry Enterprise?s integrated all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters, Defense planners, and policymakers. The ideal candidate possesses ability to apply Share Point, web design and various knowledge management tools and processes to improve collaboration and workflows in support of the client mission.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Computer Scientist - Senior:$175,000 ? $190,000
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
?Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
?Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
?Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
?Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
?Short-term and long-term disability coverage
?Paid holidays
?Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
?Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
?Professional development, training, and certification support
?Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn?t just a promise, it?s part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
?Employs mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and / or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources.
?Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open source capabilities.
?Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
?Makes best-practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints.
?Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
?Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
?Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.
?Develop processes and systems that efficiently and accurately collect, collate, and disseminate information to client leadership.
?Responsible for providing implementation plan for knowledge management needs of the client.
?Responsible for consulting with key stakeholders to develop knowledge management strategies and execute the client priorities.
?Improve processes to drive efficiency and reduce duplication of efforts.
?Develop action plans.
?Provide subject matter expertise in Share Point design/development and user experience.
?Develop and implement procedures to create and manage content on Share Point sites in coordination with using document management systems.
?Ensures content is compliant. current. relevant within SharePoint sites.
?Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
?In-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
?Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced.
?Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
?Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
?Demonstrates ability to guide teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems.
?Expert knowledge of SharePoint with at least 5 years? experience using it to improve collaboration and workflows.
?Proven ability to design and implement innovative and successful communication strategies for IC initiatives and programs.
?Extensive technical knowledge of electronic publications and design to include knowledge of current technologies in the electronic and web publishing environments.
?Strong multidisciplinary teaming skills and ability to collaborate effectively with designers, end-users, and management to complete projects.
?Ability to design and develop SharePoint sites, features, libraries, lists and workflows to meet organizational goals and adhere to best practices and standards.
?Ability to administer SharePoint platfom1 such as metadata. central repository. and user/group permissions
?This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
?Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
?Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Preferred Qualifications:
?Minimum of 12 years of related experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years preferred
?Master?s Degree in a related field preferred
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
Company Information:
Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it?s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won?t, and deliver where it counts. If that?s the kind of work you?re looking for, you?ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans? Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
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