Data Scientist (Ci Polygraph Required)

NorthHill Technology•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Data Scientist position supports DIA's Command Element by serving as a technical expert focused on strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, requirements management, quality assurance, and AI workflow development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, AIML, or another related STEM field.
Extensive collaboration across cross-functional teams including intelligence analysts, program managers, acquisition professionals, and technical experts.
Strong communication skills essential for translating complex technical concepts into clear briefings, written reports, and visual presentations for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Applies statistical methods, machine learning techniques, and data visualization to support capabilities development initiatives.
Analyzes complex datasets to identify capability gaps, inform resource allocation decisions, and provide quantitative assessments.
Translates analytical findings into actionable recommendations that shape DIA's future operational capabilities.
Develops and maintains analytical frameworks to ensure requirements are traceable, measurable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Creates data models that capture relationships between user needs, capability requirements, and technical specifications.
Builds dashboards and reporting tools for leadership visibility.
Establishes testing protocols, validates model outputs, assesses data integrity, and ensures analytical tools meet accuracy and reliability standards.
Conducts sensitivity analyses, documents assumptions and limitations, and recommends improvements to existing methodologies.
Designs and implements AI workflows that automate routine analytical tasks and enhance decision-making processes.
Evaluates emerging AI technologies for applicability to DIA missions, develops prototypes, and provides technical guidance on responsible AI adoption.
Ensures systems are explainable, auditable, and compliant with relevant policies.
Collaborates across cross-functional teams including intelligence analysts, program managers, acquisition professionals, and technical experts.
Translates complex technical concepts into clear briefings, written reports, and visual presentations for senior leadership.
Mentors junior analysts.
Maintains awareness of emerging analytical techniques.
Represents the Command Element in technical working groups and interagency forums.