Data Scientist (TS/SCI w/ FSP)

Praescient Analytics • McLean, VA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Praescient Analytics is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team in support of an Intelligence Community agency. You will process, analyze, and visualize complex, large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to deliver actionable intelligence insights and executive dashboards that drive critical customer decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data analytics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using Python or R with relevant data libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL querying and relational/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience analyzing time-series data and creating data visualizations/dashboards (including Tableau).
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tableau Prep for automated data cleaning and workflow setup.
• Experience using Splunk, including establishing automated data processes inside secure customer environments.
• Familiarity with Sponsor data assets, enterprise security controls, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Preprocess, analyze, and transform complex structured and unstructured data into clear, actionable analytical findings and executive dashboards.
• Apply statistical modeling and data science techniques to identify trends, complex patterns, challenges, and operational opportunities.
• Build dynamic, interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau and data science libraries.
• Develop reproducible data analytics artifacts using Jupyter Notebooks, GitHub repositories, and briefing materials.
• Support database management, gold-standard dataset creation, data cataloging, and metadata management across diverse domains (socio-political, economic, military).
• Conduct ad-hoc analytics and research to augment existing analytical tradecraft and methodologies.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level