Data Scientist

Ardent Principles, Inc.•Chantilly, VA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Data Scientist with strong analytical and technical skills to support data‑driven decision‑making and product development. The ideal candidate will have recent experience with Python and SQL, and proficiency in Power BI—note that Tableau is not an acceptable substitute for this position. Ardent Principles offers advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients. Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Proficiency in Power BI
Recent experience with Python and SQL
Experience in two or more of the following disciplines: business analytics, statistics, data verification and validation, and data visualization.
Applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to business or intelligence problems.
Transforming, manipulating, and combining data using a programming language such as Python or using a data preparation tool.
Using Excel.
Conveying technical concepts to nontechnical audiences both verbally and in written analytic reports.
Creating data visualization mockups, prototypes of visualizations, documenting work processes, and effectively demonstrating products to technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpreting data models and working with a variety of data sources and structures.
Translating customer requirements into project or system specifications.
Self-starter with the ability to decompose ambiguous problems into actionable plans.

Nice To Haves

Working with data derived from technical missions, taskings, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination.
Working with Sponsor business or mission data, Sponsor applications, or Sponsor database structures.
Using GitHub or similar version control systems.
Using Python or R.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Information Systems or 4 years of relevant data analysis experience with the IC or military may substitute in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Working with Power BI (Tableau is not an acceptable substitute for this position).
Recent experience with Python and SQL.
Ability to build lightweight web applications when a traditional dashboard is not the most effective method for presenting or interacting with data.
Engaging in day-to-day technical execution.
Experience in two or more of the following disciplines: business analytics, statistics, data verification and validation, and data visualization.
Applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to business or intelligence problems.
Transforming, manipulating, and combining data using a programming language such as Python or using a data preparation tool.
Using Excel.
Conveying technical concepts to nontechnical audiences both verbally and in written analytic reports.
Creating data visualization mockups, prototypes of visualizations, documenting work processes, and effectively demonstrating products to technical and non-technical audiences.
Interpreting data models and working with a variety of data sources and structures.
Translating customer requirements into project or system specifications.
Self-starter with the ability to decompose ambiguous problems into actionable plans.