Data Scientist – TS/SCI

Maxar Technologies

. Design, develop, implement, and evaluate statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics solutions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing statistical models and machine learning algorithms, with a strong focus on analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights. Proficient in collaborating with technical teams to operationalize analytical solutions and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

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Statistical ModelingMachine Learning AlgorithmsPython ProgrammingData AnalysisActive TS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Statistical ModelingMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsData AnalysisModel ValidationModel OptimizationData ScienceAdvanced AnalyticsTechnical SupportQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

PythonSQLElasticElasticsearchPandasNumPySciPyScikit-learn

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Data ScienceActive TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data SciencePredictive AnalyticsMachine LearningStatistical ModelingTechnical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ElasticSearchNumpyPandasPythonScikit-LearnSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, implement, and evaluate statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics solutions
Analyze large, complex, and diverse datasets to identify patterns, trends, relationships, anomalies, and actionable insights
Develop, train, validate, and optimize machine learning models
Assess model performance, accuracy, scalability, and operational suitability
Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to operationalize analytical models
Integrate data science capabilities into the broader analytics platform
Translate mission and business requirements into analytical approaches
Communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to technical teams, government stakeholders, and senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to obtain a CI poly
Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or related quantitative discipline
8+ years of total professional experience in a technical support role
Experience in data science, advanced analytics, statistical modeling, machine learning, or related technical discipline
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Elastic
Experience using Elasticsearch, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and Scikit-learn
Experience developing, validating, and applying statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics techniques to large and complex datasets
Willingness to work onsite at least 90% or as needs dictate in Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Competitive total rewards package