🚀 Data Scientist III with Security Clearance

Data Scientist III with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business providing IT, Cybersecurity, and Consulting Services to the public sector. Our team is built on continuous learning, adaptability, and technical excellence.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD; Aurora, CO. Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required.

Salary: MD: $128,000 – $185,000/year; CO: $105,000 – $165,000/year.

What you’ll do

• Extract insights from large datasets using math, stats, computer science, and domain knowledge
• Apply analytic modeling, statistical analysis, and programming techniques
• Evaluate data of varying format and quality
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements
• Communicate findings to non-technical audiences
• Stay current on NSA/CSS data capabilities and limitations

Key skill areas

• Foundations: Mathematical, Computational, Statistical
• Data Processing: Data curation, visualization, workflow, reproducibility
• Modeling & Prediction: Data modeling, domain-specific assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s with 10 years relevant experience OR Associate’s with 12 years

Degree must be in

• Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Operations Research, Computer Science
• Related disciplines (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Behavioral or Social Sciences) with 5+ advanced courses in math or CS

Degrees with only basic/elementary upper-level math do not qualify unless paired with a certificate in Data Science from an accredited institution.

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following

• Machine Learning Design/Implementation
• Data Science & Analysis
• Analytical Algorithm Development
• High-Level Programming (e.g., Python)
• Statistical Modeling (e.g., hypothesis testing, EDA, linear models)
• Data Cleaning/Transformation
• Data Mining
• Data Modeling & Assessment
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering

Experience in 3+ of the above areas is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Healthcare: CareFirst BlueChoice (Medical & Vision)
• Dental: Delta Dental
• Disability: Guardian (Short & Long Term)
• Life Insurance: Guardian
• 401k: Safe Harbor 401k with 6% match, 100% vested immediately
• Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting