Senior Data Scientist

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Perform the full range of Data Scientist responsibilities with greater independence, depth, and breadth .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $111,155 - $150,385 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Python, R, and SQL for developing and validating statistical models, while leading complex analytical projects and mentoring junior data scientists. Possesses a strong understanding of experimental design and program evaluation methods, with the ability to communicate effectively with government personnel and stakeholders.

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Advanced Proficiency In PythonAdvanced Proficiency In SQLStatistical Model DevelopmentAnalytical Project LeadershipExperimental Design Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceStatistical MethodsQuantitative AnalysisModular Code DevelopmentVersion ControlPredictive ModelingCausal InferenceProgram EvaluationData ValidationDashboard Automation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksApache SparkMicrosoft Power PlatformPalantir Foundry

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceTop Secret/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government EvaluationsROI AnalysisHealth DataBiomedical DataSports Science

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApachePySparkPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform the full range of Data Scientist responsibilities with greater independence, depth, and breadth
Lead complex analytical projects of enterprise scope
Support Government-directed evaluations of program efficacy, ROI, and preventative risk factors
Select methods, define validation approaches, and ensure results are defensible and reproducible
Review Data Scientists’ analytical design, code, and results for methodological soundness
Instruct and mentor Data Scientists and other contract personnel in data science practices, tools, and the Government-furnished technology stack
Develop and maintain analytical standards, business rules, model assumptions, validation procedures, and reproducible methodologies
Design, develop, and automate enterprise dashboards, executive scorecards, KPIs, MOPs, and MOEs
Advise Government personnel on appropriate use, limitations, and interpretation of analytical products and models
Represent the data science team in technical discussions with Government leadership, researchers, and clinicians
Work onsite at CONUS locations supporting customer activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Top Secret clearance currently required
Top Secret/SCI clearance must be obtainable
U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline with documented coursework or professional application in statistics, programming, and quantitative analysis
Minimum of five years of professional experience applying data science or statistical methods to real-world problems; alternatively, a Master’s degree and minimum of three years of such experience
Qualifications of the Data Scientist labor category
Advanced proficiency in Python or R, with modular code, testing, and version control
Advanced proficiency in SQL
Experience developing, validating, and delivering statistical or predictive models informing organizational decisions
Experience leading analytical projects and reviewing or mentoring other analysts’ work
Knowledge of experimental or quasi-experimental design, causal inference, or program-evaluation methods
Preferred: Master’s degree in a listed discipline
Preferred: Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark) or comparable distributed processing system
Preferred: NLP and LLM use cases
Preferred: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps and Power Automate)
Preferred: Palantir Foundry
Preferred: human performance, sports science, health, clinical, or biomedical data experience
Preferred: peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
Less than 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Paid vacation and holidays
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Paid sick and personal leave
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Full flex work weeks where possible