Data Scientist

Leidos•Omaha, NE

31d

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a forward-thinking Data Scientist with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, data ingestion and processing, and deep expertise in methods and analytics development. This role supports a high-impact data analytics program for our customer, where innovation meets mission-critical insights. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, developing sophisticated analytics through automated solutions, managing code repositories, and crafting documentation that empowers the broader enterprise. This is for a potential future opening.

Requirements

Must hold a current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance on day 1.
Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related field with 15 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 20 years of relevant experience. Certifications and/or additional qualifications or experience will be considered.
Proven experience with at least one programming language such as Python or R
Hands-on experience with data science libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy
Skilled in relational databases, SQL, and API-based data querying

Nice To Haves

Experience contributing to GitHub repositories and using Git for version control
Exceptional coordination and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Partner with the experimentation team to design and automate analytics and analytic methods using Python, R, or similar tools
Identify and ETL relevant datasets to fuel powerful insights
Build and train multilevel regression models to uncover complex patterns
Create and deploy compelling visualizations that bring analytic results to life
Leverage GitHub to store, version, and document analytic processes and code
Contribute to customer-facing analytic products with precision and clarity
Manage the hardware, network, security, and software infrastructure essential for analytical success