Data Scientist (Top-Secret)

ITC Federal, Inc.•Redmond, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ITC Federal is seeking a motivated Data Scientist to support Microsoft's Spectre team and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The team advances Geospatial AI by developing foundation models for aerial object detection, tracking, and map generation, as well as an end-to-end AI platform that converts large volumes of data into geospatial insights for mission customers. The work moves from experimentation to product development and involves collaboration with Microsoft Planetary Computer. The role may be filled at the junior, mid, or senior level. It is a full-time hybrid position requiring two onsite days at a SCIF and three remote days each week. Preferred onsite location is the NGA in Springfield, Virginia; alternative secure locations are listed in Reston, Virginia, and Redmond, Washington. An active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering, or equivalent experience.
Data modeling experience.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Experience with C++ and Python, including debugging across technology stacks.
Deep learning experience with frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Experience shipping computer vision or machine learning-based runtimes.
Practical experience with geospatial workflows or datasets.

Responsibilities

Apply current AI, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms to build customer-centric solutions.
Modify and advance state-of-the-art computer vision approaches to deliver solutions to customers.
Optimize the runtime performance of computer vision and machine learning algorithms to meet customer requirements across hardware platforms.
Partner with engineers, data scientists, designers, and program managers to deliver sound technical designs.
Embody the company's culture and values.