Data Scientist (Top-Secret)

ITC Federal, Inc.•Springfield, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ITC Federal is seeking a Data Scientist to support Microsoft's Spectre team and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The team advances Geospatial AI by developing foundation models for aerial object detection, tracking, and map generation, as well as an end-to-end AI platform that transforms large volumes of data into geospatial insights for mission customers. The work moves rapidly from experimentation to product development. The position may be filled at junior, mid, or senior level. This is a full-time hybrid role, with two days onsite at a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and three days remote. The preferred work location is the NGA in Springfield, Virginia; alternatives are secure spaces in Reston, Virginia, or Redmond, Washington. Candidates must have an active Top Secret security clearance, and U.S. citizenship is required. TS/SCI is preferred but not required. The candidate must be able to function in a general office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in data science, software development, data modeling, or data engineering, or equivalent experience.
Data modeling experience.
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI security clearance.
Experience with C++ and Python, including debugging across technology stacks.
Experience in deep learning using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
Experience shipping computer vision or machine learning-based runtimes.
Practical experience with geospatial workflows or datasets.

Responsibilities

Apply current artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning algorithms to build customer-centric solutions.
Modify and advance state-of-the-art computer vision approaches to deliver solutions for customers.
Optimize the runtime performance of computer vision and machine learning algorithms to meet customer requirements across various hardware platforms.
Partner with engineers, data scientists, designers, and program managers to deliver sound technical designs.
Embody the company’s culture and values.