Data Scientist - Maven Smart Systems

Parsons•Dc, WA

13d

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Data Scientist to join our team! In this role you will get to design and operationalize AI/ML workflows in Maven Smart Systems to anticipate emerging threats, streamline intelligence processes, and deliver actionable insights that directly support the Joint Staff J2’s warning problem management mission.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to upgrade to a CI Poly which requires US citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (master's preferred)
5 years of applied data science AI/ML experience, with leadership in operational deployments
Hands on experience in Maven Smart Systems (MSS) is required
Ability to leverage MSS for building AI/ML models, automation pipelines, and operational workflows
Proficiency with statistical and MLOps frameworks (Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Familiarity with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured intelligence data

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
DoW/Joint Staff knowledge and understanding of military staff structures, Joint processes, and document formats (e.g., white papers, EXSUMs, Information Papers)
Strategic mindset to design workflows that align with the Joint Staff J2 mission
Strong ability to bridge tactical-level technical work with enterprise-level strategic outcomes
Familiarity with commercial data sources
Excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, analysts, and technical teams
AI/ML Familiarity in understanding of machine learning concepts, GPT applications, or RAI (Responsible AI) frameworks to better contextualize products

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and operationalizing AI/ML workflows with Maven Smart Systems (MSS) to directly support J2's Warning Problem Management mission
Leveraging MSS to build predictive models, automation pipelines, and analytics that transform raw intelligence data into actionable insights
Translating mission requirements into strategic workflows that anticipate threats and enable senior leader decision advantage
Collaborating with analysts, engineers, and platform developers to ensure AI/ML solutions are relevant, scalable, and ethically aligned with DoW standards
Shaping the long-term vision for AI/ML workflow integration across J2 Warning Problem Management, and serving as the SME for this capability