ME00645-Data Scientist 3

Location
Fort Meade, MD
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$135k – $180k

About this role

Job Summary

  • Seeking a Data Scientist to design scalable data pipelines, automate reporting processes, and develop reusable Python-based data solutions
  • The successful candidate will support incremental and batch data ingestion, data transformation, validation, modeling, and dashboard automation

Primary Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows
  • Develop incremental and batch data-ingestion processes
  • Implement robust data validation and quality-control procedures
  • Perform data transformation and modeling using SQL and Python
  • Preprocess, minimize, filter, normalize, aggregate, and reshape datasets for reporting
  • Develop automated reporting workflows and dashboards
  • Build and maintain reusable Python automation packages for agency personnel
  • Document data pipelines, automation processes, and technical procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
  • Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
  • Strong Python experience
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience designing and implementing ETL workflows
  • Experience with data transformation, validation, and modeling
  • Experience preprocessing and preparing datasets for reporting
  • Experience developing reusable automation solutions

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Pandas, PySpark, or Polars
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboard platforms
  • Experience supporting large-scale data environments

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Top Benefits

  • 11 Paid holidays
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • Company sponsored group medical plan
  • Company paid dental insurance
  • Company paid vision insurance
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Short term disability plan
  • Long term disability plan