Data Scientist

CIA • Mclean, VA

287d

About The Position

In this position, you will utilize your skills to organize and interpret data to inform U.S. decision-makers, drive successful operations, and shape CIA technology and resource investments. The role involves working with unique and highly specialized data sets that the Agency has access to through its global mission. You will engage with open source data and employ statistical software packages, cloud services, and AI/ML technologies to identify patterns and relationships within large volumes of data. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating scalable, high-performance, and repeatable computational solutions that implement algorithmic approaches. Officers in this role will clearly communicate their findings and become experts through Agency-sponsored continuing education, participation in academic and technical conferences, and collaboration with the Intelligence Community.

Requirements

• Experience with statistical software packages.
• Familiarity with cloud services and AI/ML technologies.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of data.
• Strong communication skills to convey findings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data science or a related field.
• Knowledge of computational algorithms and solutions.
• Background in intelligence or government operations.

Responsibilities

• Organize and interpret data to inform U.S. decision-makers.
• Drive successful operations and shape CIA technology and resource investments.
• Work with open source data and statistical software packages.
• Utilize cloud services and AI/ML technologies to analyze large data sets.
• Create scalable and high-performance computational solutions.
• Communicate conclusions clearly and effectively.
• Engage in continuing education and attend academic and technical conferences.
• Collaborate with the Intelligence Community.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees