Data Scientist

Agile Defense•Alexandria, VA

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1424 Title: Data Scientist / Engineer Clearance: Top Secret clearance Location: Alexandria, VA | Arlington, VA Role Summary Agile Defense is seeking a Data Scientist / Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions within the Department of Defense’s CDAO ADA IR program. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, and engineering practices into mission-critical environments at Combatant Commands and Joint Staff. You will help shape and deploy data pipelines, pre-processing workflows, feature engineering strategies, and machine learning services within secure, containerized environments. The ideal candidate brings a hybrid of statistical modeling fluency and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will collaborate closely with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to transform raw data into meaningful insights and decision-support tools. This role requires strong technical communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in agile environments that value reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Palantir, or AWS-native data services is highly preferred. Location: Remote | Falls Church, VA | Arlington, VA | DC Metro Clearance: Active DoD Secret (or ability to obtain) Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Requirements

Active DoD Secret (or ability to obtain)
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience in applied data science, machine learning engineering, or data pipeline development.
Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks, PySpark).
Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using industry-standard tools and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost, MLflow).
Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
Experience with data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Tableau, Plotly, or Matplotlib.
Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.