Data Scientist Jobs

Data ScientistTampa, FL Top Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $90,000 - $130,000Job DescriptionJob Title: Data Scientist (Active TS Clearance Required)Location: On-site Tampa / Secure Facility (No remote work on classified systems)Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required at start SCI eligibility preferred (program dependent) U.S. Citizenship requiredRole Overview: The Data Scientist supports mission-critical government programs by collecting, analyzing, and modeling complex structured and unstructured data in classified environments. This role partners closely with mission stakeholders, engineers, and analysts to generate actionable insights that support national security objectives.

The position emphasizes advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning while operating within strict security and data-handling constraints.Key Responsibilities:Collect, clean, and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple classified and unclassified sourcesDesign, develop, and validate predictive and statistical models to identify patterns, trends, and anomaliesApply machine learning techniques to operational, intelligence, or mission dataBuild and maintain data pipelines and automated analytic processes in secure environmentsConduct exploratory data analysis and experimental design to answer mission-driven questionsDevelop data visualizations, dashboards, and briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholdersCollaborate with data engineers, software engineers, and mission analysts to integrate analytics into operational workflowsEnsure compliance with DoD, IC, and customer data governance, security, and classification standardsDocument methodologies, models, and findings in accordance with government reporting requirementsRequired Qualifications:Active Top Secret (TS) security clearanceBachelor's degree (or higher) in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fieldStrong working knowledge of: Statistics and probability Machine learning and predictive modeling Data mining and feature engineering Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and modeling Experience working with SQL and relational data sources Ability to communicate complex analytic results clearly to mission and leadership audiences Experience operating in secure or restricted computing environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Master's or PhD in a quantitative disciplineExperience supporting DoD, IC, SOCOM, or federal civilian agenciesFamiliarity with: Cloud or hybrid analytics environments (where permitted) Big data frameworks (e.g., Spark) Geospatial, sensor, or intelligence data Experience building scalable analytic solutions under mission time constraints Prior work on classified programs or in SCIF environmentsCore Skills:Advanced statistical modeling and analysisMachine learning model development and validationData visualization and storytellingCritical thinking and problem solvingCross-functional collaboration in mission environmentsStrong documentation and briefing skills