Data Scientist Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA MD Home Office (MDHOME), MD

6d•$122,400 - $165,600•Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Data Scientist Principal to transform how government agencies use data. Our work depends on a hands-on data scientist joining our team to design and implement artificial intelligence solutions supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hosting, Operations & Maintenance (HOM) program. You will build the AI/ML solutions that help our clients turn data into action. Your work will deliver transformative solutions to our clients' big data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients' mission and on your career.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of experience as a data scientist with a proven track record of deploying AI/ML production solutions required.
Strong AI/ML coding ability, with the capability to implement both custom and vendor-based solutions independently and use of AI coding tools.
Experience with generative AI (GenAI) using large language models (LLMs).
Strong foundation in machine learning, statistical analysis, and experimental design with both quantitative and qualitative data.
Expertise in AI/ML cloud technologies (preferably on AWS, including Bedrock, Lambda, and SageMaker).
Experienced with Python data science stack (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow) and SQL.
Experience integrating AI solutions with legacy enterprise systems and orchestration platforms.
Experience in establishing and scaling AI/ML programs, developing roadmaps, and increasing user/tool adoption.
Familiarity with data engineering, ETL processes, data pipelines, and APIs.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to stakeholders and leadership.
Ability to supervise and mentor other AI/ML Data Scientists.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years and pass a public trust background investigation.

Responsibilities

Integrate advanced AI capabilities across our suite.
Accelerate the use of and evaluate the efficacy of AI coding tools across the team.
Implement both custom-built and vendor/COTS AI solutions, hands-on, from prototype through production.
Design and implement AI solutions for automated program accomplishment tracking and reporting, including intelligent classification systems and proactive knowledge management.
Implement generative AI (GenAI) with large language models (LLMs) and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to deliver precise, data-driven responses.
Build an agentic framework enabling service ticket management, account administration, and intelligent journey orchestration.

Benefits

Medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
Holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Paid Family Leave program
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance