Senior Scientist – Secret Clearance | Riverside, CA

Cambridge International Systems Inc•Riverside, CA

1d•$119,071 - $189,895•Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. We are currently seeking a Senior Scientist to support operations in Riverside, CA, with an opportunity to travel to locations such as CAMOC in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and other CONUS and OCONUS locations. This position is contingent on contract award, with an expected start date on September 1st, 2026. This is a full-time, CONUS/OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance. The base salary range for this role is $119,071 to $189,895 annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. As a Senior Scientist, you will play a critical role in designing, building, securing, and operating software solutions that support mission success and operational excellence across Federal Government organizations. Seeking a Senior Scientist to provide full-time support to the CBP Air and Marine Operations Center. This role is responsible for applying advanced scientific, analytical, and technical expertise to support C4I systems, ISR capabilities, and data-driven mission operations, including development of innovative approaches to enhance system performance, predictive analysis, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
10 years of hands-on experience
Applying scientific or analytical methods to complex technical or operational problems
Supporting ISR systems, data analysis, and C4I environments
Developing models, simulations, and analytical tools
Analyzing large datasets and generating actionable insights
Supporting mission-critical operations in high-tempo environments
Working within DoD, DHS, or similar Federal operational environments
Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.
Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Data analysis and modeling tools (general familiarity)
Programming or scripting languages (Python, R, or similar)
Data visualization and analytics platforms
Collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint
Travel, both CONUS and OCONUS by motor vehicle and/or air travel may be required; some overnight stays possible.
OCONUS locations include: Aguadilla and Puerto Rico
Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail
Primarily an office-based role in Riverside, CA
Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site.
Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance

Responsibilities

Apply scientific and analytical methods to evaluate C4I, ISR, and operational data environments
Develop models, simulations, and analytical frameworks to support mission decision-making
Support data analysis efforts related to sensor inputs, surveillance systems, and operational intelligence
Conduct research and analysis to improve system performance, predictive capabilities, and mission outcomes
Provide technical expertise in evaluating emerging technologies and their applicability to mission needs
Support development of data-driven solutions for threat detection, situational awareness, and operational planning
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate analytical solutions into operational systems
Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and effectiveness
Support testing, validation, and evaluation of new analytical tools and capabilities
Provide technical reports, briefings, and recommendations to Government stakeholders
Ensure compliance with security, data handling, and operational requirements