Data Scientist-Junior
About The Position
The Data Scientist-Junior will support future Defense & Intelligence Programs across multiple OCONUS and CONUS locations to include Stuttgart, Germany, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Tampa, FL. These roles have an anticipated start date of late May 2026. IEX/GDIT, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.
- Familiarity with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.
- Basic understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.
- Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.
- 0–3 years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
- Only US Citizens are eligible for this role due to US Government Contract Requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Cloud or ML-related certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data including CAI and PAI sources.
- Support ML model development and Python-based analytics, including entity resolution and applied statistics.
- Assist with API data integrations, containerization workflows, and development of Streamlit-based GUIs.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- Ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars to 401(k)
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
