Data engineer jobs in Virginia

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor. AI Engineer Direct - Hire 100% onsite Local Candidates Only Richmond, VA Start Date: November 2025 No C2C Candidates! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 60% Development: Design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models for a variety of business applications, including data analysis, predictive modeling, and automation. Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and platforms. Ensure the scalability and performance of AI models by optimizing algorithms and utilizing cloud infrastructure. Document and communicate the results, performance, and limitations of AI models to non-technical stakeholders. Stay up to date with the latest AI research papers, industry trends, and tools to drive continuous improvement of AI processes. 20% Continuous Improvement: Conduct thorough research on the latest AI technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure the company stays at the forefront of AI advancements. Implement and maintain machine learning pipelines, from data preprocessing to model deployment. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI models, ensuring they meet the desired accuracy and performance standards. 20% of Leadership and Relationships: Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand specific AI use cases and requirements, translating these into actionable solutions. Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members, helping them grow their skills in AI technologies. TOP REQUIREMENTS Strong communications Critical Thinking Extensive experience with Cloud Platforms Strong foundation in math and statistics MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Preferred Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate TensorFlow Developer Certificate AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in AI/ML development or similar roles. Proven experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn. Strong background in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++. Experience with big data tools and technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark). Experience with automating AI model training, deployment pipelines, and optimization processes. Behavioral Competencies: Ability to analyze complex technical issues and create effective solutions. Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, data scientists, and product teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Open to new approaches and rapidly changing environments. Technical Competencies: Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and NLP. Experience in data preprocessing, feature extraction, and transforming raw data into usable formats. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience in deploying AI models on cloud. Proficient in software development practices, version control (Git), and testing frameworks. Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and probability, which are fundamental for AI algorithms. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Preferred Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related advanced field. TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less. TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. For more information on TECHEAD please visit **************** No second parties will be accepted.

Red Rock Government Services is a leading software engineering company recognized for its exceptional support to the intelligence community. With a proven track record of delivering innovative and mission-critical solutions, Red Rock specializes in developing secure, scalable, and cutting-edge technologies tailored to meet the complex needs of intelligence operations. The company's expertise in advanced analytics, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence enables it to empower agencies with enhanced decision-making capabilities and operational efficiency. Red Rock's commitment to excellence, agility, and collaboration solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding national security and advancing intelligence objectives. This position requires a current and active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance. This position does not have the ability to sponsor candidates for clearance processing. RedRock is seeking a Data Scientist to join our team of diverse and qualified professionals. The role focuses on supporting the Sponsor's mission by delivering advanced language training to ensure proficiency across a broad spectrum of languages for the Sponsor's employees. Responsibilities: Works closely with the Sponsor to gather requirements and advise on AWS infrastructure design, development, and deployment of Cloud resources. Designs, tests, and implements log aggregation in support of Cloud and AWS systems. Designs, tests, and implements search and visualization infrastructure in support of AWS systems. Works with vendors to develop and deploy Cloud based solutions to the learning environment in AWS. Acts as a liaison between the Customer and Vendor Contacts to troubleshoot AWS when deploying new resources. Recommends new technologies for use in the cloud environment (AWS). Communicates IT requirements between management and technical entities. Qualifications: Experience in risk management and ability to identify project risks and facilitate the development and implementation of mitigation strategies Experience implementing and integrating AWS solutions. Experience in gathering requirements from vendor contacts and customers. Experience using Linux in the AWS environment. Experience with scripting and web programming technologies required to support web-based learning systems, such as PHP, PERL, Java, Jscript, or PowerShell. Experience deploying third party software products. Experience with Software Configuration Management (SCCM). Experience working with desktop and network hardware. Location: Herndon, VA Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Paid Leave and Retirement. Commitment to Diversity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Title: Data Scientist Fort Eustis, VA Salary: Competitive, Depends on Qualifications Clearance: SECRET Travel: Possible travel is anticipated Purpose People, Technology and Processes, LLC is seeking contractors to provide support to the TRADOC Enterprise KM Program. The goal of the TRADOC Enterprise KM Program is to create and implement the TRADOC KM strategy and improve organizational performance by establishing an environment and culture that efficiently shares knowledge, leverages data/content, and continuously innovates and improves work and business processes. The KM Program effectively harnesses the critical relationship between people, process, technology in the context of the organizational structure in creating, applying, organizing, and transferring know-how, experience, and expertise to support organizational learning and timely decision-making. Required Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree (preferred) Minimum Required Experience: Possess significant experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining performance measurement systems (for example, SharePoint, Strategic Management System, Vantage, Power BI). Possess proficiency with online platforms (SharePoint 2016, A365 (SharePoint Online) and enterprise mobility. Proficiency in web development including languages (JavaScript, CSS, HTML) and building and maintaining websites (WordPress). Proficiency in project management software (JIRA, MS Planner) Proficiency in on-premises and cloud business software services (MS Office). Proficiency in multi-platform collaboration tools (MS Teams) Proficiency in low and no code business process automation and application development (Power Apps,  Power Automate). Significant experience in data analytics, reporting and visualizations (PowerBI, Vantage) and decision-making platforms (Vantage) Experience in data modeling and design (defining tables, configuring table and column properties, defining relationships, resolving many-to-many relationships, defining appropriate levels of granularity) (for example, Vantage). Significant experience in data engineering/architecture including building and maintaining data pipelines, integrating data, implementing data structures, and designing and maintaining data storage (Vantage). Experience with designing and building data architectures consisting of models and developing standards and rules for how collected is stored, arranged, integrated, and put to use in data systems. Experience with accessing and leveraging structured relational data as well as semi-structured and unstructured data including big data. Experience in object development and design. Experience collaborating with a team to design immersive UI/UX friendly SharePoint Online Modern Site Pages, applications, and forms. Experience applying business technologies, benchmarking, Baldridge Criteria, balanced scorecard, business intelligence dashboards, performance metrics, key performance indicators, measurement/analysis, and related concepts, principles, and practices to a program of similar size and scope. Experience providing oversight and guidance on application of content management systems, workflows, data mining, cloud computing, predictive analytics, statistics, data warehousing, information/Cyber security, visualization, metadata tagging, and applying related content and data management theories, concepts, and applications. Possess a Security + CE Certification About the company: As a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) we are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services. Guiding Principles Satisfy the customer - "Exceed expectations" Set the Example - "Be out front" Be Responsive - "Timing is everything" Persevere - "Find a way" Benefits PTP offers a comprehensive benefits program: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Supplemental benefits (Short Term Disability, Cancer & Accident). Employer-sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Insurance Employer-sponsored Value Adds - FreshBenies 401(k) with matching Holidays and Annual Leave 11 Paid Holidays 120 hours PTO accrual per year

Job Title: DATA SCIENTIST Workplace: Hybrid Clearance Required: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE Requisition Type: Pipeline this is not a current opening but rather a talent pipeline for Data Scientists of all levels with active clearances interested in supporting the U.S. Government. When new cleared Data Scientist positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles. Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available. Position Overview: AI / Analytics Platform Data Scientists are responsible for leveraging AI and data analytics to detect, prevent, and investigate fraud and other crimes. Their job responsibilities include: * Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns. * Use AI/analytics platforms to analyze complex and large volumes of data from various sources to identify potential fraudulent activities. * Apply graph data science techniques to uncover hidden relationships and detect fraudulent networks. * Utilize Neo4j and other graph databases to model complex relationships in fraud/criminal investigations. * Develop fraud detection models leveraging network analytics, link prediction, and anomaly detection in transaction data. * Collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into data science projects. * Communicate complex quantitative analyses in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders. * Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and data science. * Ensure the proper implementation of data privacy regulations and best practices in data security within all AI and analytics projects. * Participate in the development of strategies and policies related to crime prevention and detection. * Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders. Position Requirements: * Python (Jupyter Notebook) * AI/ML models for NLP * Entity Resolution * Link Analysis * Graph data science and Neo4j for fraud detection and AML * Data visualization and modeling * Clearance Required: Current Secret required * Must reside in the DC Metro area and be able to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings Required Education: * Bachelors Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science) with 3-6 years of relevant work experience. * Or, a Masters Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Skills and Qualifications: * AWS foundational technologies * GenAI technologies

Every hour you save in the collection cycle is an hour the adversary doesn't get to move, hide, or change the picture. That's the difference between having intelligence when it matters and having it after it's too late. This is your chance to be a part of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Source Office, directly supporting CENTCOM operations. You'll be building AI-powered tools that don't just analyze data, but initiate action. Your code will recommend complex collection strategies to Source Strategy Officers, trigger automated GEOINT collection without waiting for human approval, and get results into analysts' hands fast enough to change the outcome. You'll be integrating AI into real, operational systems-JEMA, GIMS, RemoteView, ArcPro, etc. and seeing exactly how your automation speeds up the fight of time. You'll watch the before-and-after difference your tools make and know you had a direct hand in changing the intelligence picture. If you've been waiting for the moment your AI actually drives how the U.S. collects intelligence, this is it. Join XTS today! Requirements You have a current active Top Secret / SCI clearance. You have achieved a Master's degree / Bachelor's degree + 2 years / Associate's degree + 3 years / 5+ years of relevant experience Advanced Python skills as you'll be writing automation and AI tools that have to run in live ops without failing. Experience with developing AI tools that can integrate with platforms like JEMA and GIMS to recommend mission-ready GEOINT collection strategies. If you're ready to see your code move faster than the adversary, shape decisions in real-time, and watch the difference you make in the fight for time, please send your resume directly to Lanchi Lai at [email protected] At XTS, we believe in taking care of our employees as much as we take care of our clients. As a veteran-owned company, we understand the importance of community, service, and fostering a culture where each team member can thrive. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in the comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities we offer. We offer tailored health care plans that fit your lifestyle, along with dental and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K with employer matching to secure your financial future. As we push forward in the rapidly evolving field of AI, XTS is committed to providing employees with tools and opportunities to stay ahead. We are proud to offer our GeoAI scholarship to help our employees further develop their skills and expertise in this cutting-edge field. We take pride in delivering elite workforces to the Intelligence Community, making a real-world impact on critical missions. Join us and experience a company that invests in your success and professional growth.

About Us: Endurance IT Services provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and IT Consulting to help businesses stay secure and productive. We also offer IT Staffing for Direct -Hire, Contract -to -Hire, and Contract roles, plus internal full -time positions. Note: Some opportunities may not be exclusive and can change as we work with clients but our goal is always to help candidates find the right job. We are hiring on behalf of our client for a strategic technology consultant to lead a four -month engagement focused on evaluating and optimizing their sales forecasting infrastructure. This project is critical to shaping the client's future forecasting capabilities and delivering actionable insights for executive decision -making. Responsibilities Conduct a comprehensive analysis of two forecasting systems: Adaptive Workday (commercial solution) In -house Python -based system Validate forecasting accuracy and benchmark performance. Perform code -level audits of Python scripts for integrity and efficiency. Assess scalability, customization potential, and long -term viability. Deliver an executive -ready report with ROI analysis and strategic recommendations. Qualifications: Strong expertise in data science, forecasting models, and Python programming. Experience with system evaluation, performance benchmarking, and optimization. Ability to conduct technical audits and provide strategic recommendations. Excellent communication skills for delivering executive -level reports. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Adaptive Workday or similar forecasting tools. Background in sales analytics, business intelligence, or financial modeling. Experience in ROI analysis and presenting findings to senior leadership. Knowledge of cloud -based forecasting solutions and scalability best practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS • Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows and business processes with Al solutions • Demonstrated experience in data structures, data modeling, and software architecture • Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge of Inachine learning tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc. • Demonstrated experience with extensive math and computer science skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms • Demonstrated experience in Al/ML specific programming languages, such as Python, Jav, C++, Conda, etc. • Demonstrated experience training Al Inodels, as well as in integrating pre-trained models into dataflows and software architectures. DESIRED SKILLS • Demonstrated experience implementing secure Al solutions in the Intelligence Community • Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive data sets • Demonstrated experience in leading Al/ML initiatives • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of implementing ETL (Enhance/Transform/Load) pipeline • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge in implementing solutions in Alnazon Web Services • Demonstrated experience with very strong problem solving and critical thinking skills • Demonstrated experience performing in a collaborative team environment.

Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development. The Data Scientist III will be responsible for leading advanced analytics and data science initiatives in support of the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate, with a focus on strategic data enablement across the Navy Information Warfare enterprise. Responsibilities This position provides oversight and direction for the implementation of data strategies, frameworks, and predictive analytics. The candidate will align data solutions with mission goals, lead cross-functional teams, and guide the adoption of enterprise-wide data governance, visualization, and analysis tools. This position is a hybrid role based in Suffolk, VA, with limited travel anticipated. Responsibilities Lead the strategic development and execution of data science and analytics initiatives supporting NAVIFOR's Command Data Office (CDO) Oversee the implementation of the NAVIFOR CDO Data and Analytics Capability Maturity Implementation Plan (I-Plan) Apply advanced data science techniques including machine learning, AI, and statistical modeling to develop mission-aligned insights Coordinate enterprise data governance and strategy across diverse stakeholder groups Provide subject matter expertise in designing and optimizing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines and data architecture Supervise and mentor junior data scientists, analysts, and engineers in best practices and methodologies Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and process improvement strategies using NPIER/DMAIC Author and present detailed white papers, briefs, and reports to Flag/SES-level stakeholders Qualifications Education: Master's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline Experience: Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in data strategy, data science, governance, and advanced analytics, preferably supporting DoD or Navy enterprise environments Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required Technical Skills: Expertise in statistical analysis, AI/ML frameworks, and advanced analytics tools Familiarity with data governance, Navy data strategies, and enterprise analytics Experience with Navy cloud platforms, data engineering tools, and collaboration tools such as Power BI, Jupyter, Confluence, and Jama The candidate must: Be capable of performing effectively individually and as part of a team Have effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills Be self-motivated and able to successfully deliver with minimal supervision Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Pay Range Base pay is $135,000-$145,000, subject to skill level, qualifications, and location. Benefits Highlights: 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Federal Holidays, Performance Increases, Reserve Duty Compensation and more!

McBride has an exciting opportunity to support Allied Command Transformation (ACT) which is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. You will be responsible for the following: Contribute to the development and implementation of an enabling data science and AI capability at HQ SACT and for the NATO Enterprise, particularly in the context of the ongoing implementation of the Data Exploitation Framework and Program. Identify, contribute to, and implement machine learning (ML)/AI initiatives across HQ SACT and the NATO Enterprise with suggestions for ML approaches and implementation, including the processing of training data and performance assessment of machine learning techniques on datasets. Apply existing data science techniques to new problems and datasets using specialized programming techniques to meet the needs of the project and customer. Evaluate the outcomes and performance of data science models. Identify and implement opportunities to train and improve models and the data they use. Publish and report on machine learning model outputs to meet customer needs and conform to agreed standards. Utilize in-depth knowledge of NLP, ML applications, or computer vision. Demonstrate experience with Generative AI. Support review of data science and AI activities, processes, products, or services. Collaborate with other data professionals (such as data scientists, data and information managers, data engineers), software engineers, and SMEs from different functional areas, branches, and directorates within HQ SACT or NATO entities, as directed, for example in support of the ACT Innovation Branch. Provide subject matter expertise to (military and civilian) staff within HQ SACT or the NATO Enterprise and develops proofs of concept, as directed. Provide outreach support to internal and external communities that bring together DS & AI practitioners and consumers. This comprises, for example, TIDE Sprint, the NATO Data Science & AI Expert Network, or initiatives related to academia and industry. Contribute to the development of scientific studies. Assist with educational efforts and training development and execution as it relates to data, AI, or digital literacy. Remain current with new developments in data science and AI to bring innovative ideas into implementation. Support building a data-driven culture that uses analytics to generate insights, improve decision-making at all levels, inform strategy and policy decisions, and enhance performance. Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to the LABOR category. Requirements Mandatory Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Data Scientist, AI/ML Engineer, or a similar role in the last four years. Experience in modern software architecture and software development related to data science, analytics, and AI, e.g., Python, SQL, R. Experience with machine learning and AI frameworks, using e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or other modern machine learning frameworks. Experience with planning, executing, and maintaining data science pipelines. Experience visualizing data and producing high-quality graphs and reports, charts, and interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau, MS Power BI, Kibana. Proven understanding of data security and privacy issues, particularly in international or military environments, to ensure compliance with NATO standards for protecting sensitive information. Experience in providing training in various areas related to data science, analytics, and AI at different technical levels. Portfolio of demonstrable products available via GitLab, or other platforms. Ability to work in a cloud environment, particularly Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services. Working experience in an international environment with both military and civilian elements. Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with excellent briefing skills. Desired Qualifications: Experience working within a Big Data ecosystem, with tools such as Databricks, Spark, etc. Experience working with open source and publicly available data. Experienced 'data storyteller,' capable of presenting findings and insights effectively to non-technical audiences. Experience working on a military staff. Familiarity with federated learning methodologies to support secure collaboration and data sharing across NATO nations while maintaining sovereignty of sensitive datasets. Knowledge of NATO organization and its functions. Experience in project management, including agile methods and tools. Additional language skills, particularly those of NATO partner and member states, are advantageous. Education and Clearance: A Bachelor's degree or higher at a nationally recognized/certified university in Data Science, Data Analytics, AI engineering, or a related discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering OR four years minimum professional experience in the area of Data Science, including providing analysis and advice in the field of data science, within the last five years. Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance. Eligibility and past experience working with NATO security clearance requirements to access and process classified or sensitive data. Benefits For U.S. residents only: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs. Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Job Description Location: McLean, VA 22102 Duration: 6+ months (could go beyond) Description: • The candidate for this position will provide analytical support to the Data Science Division in the Cyber, Cloud and Data Science Service line. • The successful candidate will support the enterprise through designing solutions for data collection, preparation, and model building to develop end-to-end analytic lifecycles to synthesize actionable information. • The candidate will determine appropriate tools and methods for specific projects to design the analytics solution either as a standalone system, or an analytics embedded inside and overall solution. • The candidate will be working in teams that include enterprise architects, intelligence analysts, data and visualization experts, software developers, and system engineers, and will have an excellent opportunity to broaden skills. • The candidate must have experience in developing and deploying solutions for customers. Applicant must have skills applicable to one or more of the following areas: • Data wrangling, cleansing, and analytics • The data science process • Presenting work to both technical and non-technical audiences • Statistical evaluation • Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling Qualifications Applicant should have skills in one or more of the following areas: • Machine Learning Technologies, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) - e.g., Jaro-Winkler, Damerau- Levenshtein, Metaphone, string manipulation, etc. • Natural Language Processing (NLP) - e.g., Jaro-Winkler, Damerau- Levenshtein, Metaphone, string manipulation, etc. • R libraries: base, MASS, plyr, rpart, random Forest, maps/mapproj/rworldmap, zoo, adabag, animation, ggplot, igraph, jsonlite, mclust, pROC, hexbin • Python libraries: numpy, scipy, matplotlib, scikit-learn,etc • SPSS, Oracle Data Miner, SAS Base, DataMiner, Dataflux, STAT • Entity Resolution - Basis Technology Rosette Name Indexer (RNI), Global Name Recognition (GNR), Probabilistic Matching Engine, Trillium Software (TS) Quality • Apache Hadoop 2.x, MapReduce, Elastic Search 1.4.x, Sqoop, Pig • Familiar with Libraries: such as ATS SSO, ATS-common framework, Highchart, jersey, jtidy, one2team, iText, Spring/Spring STS, JSON, Network Markov Clustering, Topic Modeling Tool, Naïve Bayes, Apache Commons, Google's Guava, Apache Log4j, Open CSV, SecondString • Working in interdisciplinary teams. Additional Information To discuss on this in more detail, Please contact: Himanshu Prajapat ********************************** ************

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Data Engineer Lead to support a program in the Norfolk, Virginia area. For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions. CSA Global Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer and Team Lead to enable secure, reliable, and scalable data solutions that directly impact J35S Global Force Management (GFM) systems and technology. The selected candidate will design and maintain enterprise-grade extract, transfer, load (ETL) pipelines, performing advanced data integration, cleaning, and transformation to ensure accuracy and compliance across diverse systems. In addition, enable seamless data flows that power analytics, visualization, and decision-making, while ensuring strict adherence to DoD cybersecurity and governance standards to ensure operational integrity. The mission of DDJ35 is to source and deploy trained and ready joint capable forces, lead the improvement of the Global Force Management and Joint Deployment processes, monitor force readiness and deployment, and support the implementation of Resource-Informed Planning in support of the Joint Staff's mission. How Role will make an impact: * Operational analysis and management of Global Force Management related to Joint Technology Development efforts. * Analyze government-provided, authoritative and classified data to assist the J35 with gaining insight into Global Force Management GFM) and Planning and Execution (PLEX) process outcomes, as well as building statistical models to support process decision-making, and create machine learning models to support J35 efforts to automate and simplify key GFM and PLEX processes. * Conduct high-level market and business operation research to identify trends and relations and, as part of this, use a variety of sophisticated machines and methods to interact with and act upon data contained within the inventory of the DoD's mission critical and mission essential IT systems. * Analyze raw data provided by J35 government POCs, and turn it into actionable, understandable content with the help of the J35 GFM Operational managers using various mathematical models and algorithms. This information is used as an analysis source to tell the CJCS and Service/Combatant Commanders and J35 leadership of the "bigger picture" of the IT modernization efforts vital to decision makers. * Analyze data warehousing solutions and maintain familiarity with ETL Tools with data storage and retrieval, as the amount of data being dealt with is simply complex due to its inherent legacy. Provide sustainment and improvement * Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to support enterprise data flows. * Perform data integration, cleaning, and transformation across structured and unstructured sources. * Develop and implement data models to support analytics, visualization, and reporting. * Collaborate with analysts, developers, and mission stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and accessibility. * Deploy and manage solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud) in compliance with federal security standards. * Create and maintain APIs for secure data access and integration. * Troubleshoot and optimize the performance of large-scale data processing systems. * Ensure compliance with government data governance and cybersecurity requirements. * Serve as the contractor Team Lead and supervise CSA employees. Coordinate contractor team requirements with the Contracting Officer's Representative and CSA Program Manager. Requirements What you'll need to have to join our award-winning team: * Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Secret Clearance * Education: Master's degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years' experience or no degree and 14 years' experience of technical areas with the operation, design, development, documentation, and operation of distrubted computer M&S * Security+/Network+ * ETL, data modeling, SQL, Python, Spark, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud), and APIs * Demonstrated success in one (1) or more technical areas: * Experience with software development management and systems engineering training or education (certification desired) * Knowledge, skills and experience in planning and defining operational requirements for local and wide area communications networks (voice, data, and video). * Experience with testing and evaluations of modeling and simulation (M&S) and Command and Control (C2) Systems. * Experience in the ability to develop and maintain web-based joint training. * Experience in developing and managing unique aspects of software intensive programs. * Experience with managing and integrating web-based training products (including software, hardware, and network aspects). * Familiarity and experience with Java 9 "WildFly", Oracle 10i - moving to PostGres SQL, Tools supporting Java Enterprise Edition such as Hibernate Java Servlet Specification, Java Server Faces, and Java EE Context Dependency Injection. * Shareable Content Object Reference Model support, Hypertext Markup Language 5 support, DoD Command Access Card Public Key Infrastructure, Schema Design, Production Language, Structured Query Language, and Database Optimization. * Analyze code, identify area of improvement for cybersecurity, enhance performance of the mobile learning suite servers, as well as their methodology for analyzing, designing, developing, testing, and fielding enhancements. * Understanding of the use of Jenkins, Eclipse, Subversion, and Bugzilla What Sets you apart: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate * AWS Certified Data Analytics * Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer * Databricks Certified Data Engineer * Qlik data analytics certifications

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Mid-Level Data Engineer to support the US Navy Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Readiness and Effectiveness Measuring (SHAREM) at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in Norfolk, VA. This position is associated with an upcoming contract that THOR is pursuing, with an estimated award/work start late 2025. We are conducting preliminary, “contingent” hiring for roles associated with this contract. The work start is dependent upon THOR being awarded this contract. Typical Responsibilities: System administration for Naval Ship Tracking, Reporting and Analysis Tool (NSTRAT) System, to monitor the application and/or services and troubleshoot issues affecting availability Software Engineering and testing to develop data analysis tools and event reconstruction Performs database entry, management, and monitors automated back-up Performs database query analysis Location: Onsite at Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) in Norfolk, VA. Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel is anticipated. Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. Periodic visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., confined spaces, ladders, hatches), speaking or vision. Existing Security Clearance Required: This position requires a DoD Secret Clearance. A qualified candidate must already possess an active or interim security clearance. A candidate with especially strong, relevant experience but no active security clearance may still be considered, but work start would be dependent upon a new Secret clearance being awarded. Typical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent Five (5) years of Navy experience managing Navy computer networks Three (3) years of experience using Python and other programming tools to script data analysis products Hold and maintain certifications and/or training to maintain FLANKSPEED IL6 AZURE Privileged Access to include any of the following: AZURE Administrator Associate AZ-104 IAT Level II IAW DoD 8750, which can be fulfilled by holding any ONE of the following certifications Security+ SSCP GSEC GICSP CCNA-Security Experience with Azure is Desired. Proficient with common productivity software, including the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication skills. Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Paid Time Off (accrued) Paid Holidays 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage Dental Insurance (2 plan options) Vision Insurance Plan Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter/Transit Benefits Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Pet Benefits Legal Resources ID Theft Benefits Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran's Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation's most complex military, public sector and industry challenges. THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at *************************** or **************.

Altarum | Data & AI Center of Excellence (CoE) Altarum is building the future of data and AI infrastructure for public health - and we're looking for a Principal Data Engineer - ML Platforms to help lead the way. In this cornerstone role, you will design, build, and operationalize the modern data and ML platform capabilities that power analytics, evaluation, AI modeling, and interoperability across all Altarum divisions. If you want to architect impactful systems, enable data science at scale, and help ensure public health and Medicaid programs operate with secure, explainable, and trustworthy AI - this role is for you. What You'll Work On This role blends deep engineering with applied ML enablement: ML Platform Engineering: modern lakehouse architecture, pipelines, MLOps lifecycle Applied ML enablement: risk scoring, forecasting, Medicaid analytics NLP/Generative AI support: RAG, vectorization, health communications Causal ML operationalization: evaluation modeling workflows Responsible/Trusted AI engineering: model cards, fairness, compliance Your work ensures that Altarum's public health and Medicaid programs run on secure, scalable, reusable, and explainable data and AI infrastructure. What You'll Do Platform Architecture & Delivery Design and operate modern, cloud-agnostic lakehouse architecture using object storage, SQL/ELT engines, and dbt. Build CI/CD pipelines for data, dbt, and model delivery (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Implement MLOps systems: MLflow (or equivalent), feature stores, model registry, drift detection, automated testing. Engineer solutions in AWS and AWS GovCloud today, with portability to Azure Gov or GCP. Use Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep) to automate secure deployments. Pipelines & Interoperability Build scalable ingestion and normalization pipelines for healthcare and public health datasets, including: FHIR R4 / US Core (strongly preferred) HL7 v2 (strongly preferred) Medicaid/Medicare claims & encounters (strongly preferred) SDOH & geospatial data (preferred) Survey, mixed-methods, and qualitative data Create reusable connectors, dbt packages, and data contracts for cross-division use. Publish clean, conformed, metrics-ready tables for Analytics Engineering and BI teams. Support Population Health in turning evaluation and statistical models into pipelines. Data Quality, Reliability & Cost Management Define SLOs and alerting; instrument lineage & metadata; ensure ≥95% of data tests pass. Perform performance and cost tuning (partitioning, storage tiers, autoscaling) with guardrails and dashboards. Applied ML Enablement Build production-grade pipelines for risk prediction, forecasting, cost/utilization models, and burden estimation. Develop ML-ready feature engineering workflows and support time-series/outbreak detection models. Integrate ML assets into standardized deployment workflows. Generative AI Enablement Build ingestion and vectorization pipelines for surveys, interviews, and unstructured text. Support RAG systems for synthesis, evaluation, and public health guidance. Enable Palladian Partners with secure, controlled-generation environments. Causal ML & Evaluation Engineering Translate R/Stata/SAS evaluation code into reusable pipelines. Build templates for causal inference workflows (DID, AIPW, CEM, synthetic controls). Support operationalization of ARA's applied research methods at scale. Responsible AI, Security & Compliance Implement Model Card Protocol (MCP) and fairness/explainability tooling (SHAP, LIME). Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, IRB/DUA constraints, and NIST AI RMF standards. Enforce privacy-by-design: tokenization, encryption, least-privilege IAM, and VPC isolation. Reuse, Shared-Services, and Enablement Develop runbooks, architecture diagrams, repo templates, and accelerator code. Pair with data scientists, analysts, and SMEs to build organizational capability. Provide technical guidance for proposals and client engagements. Your First 90 Days - You will make a meaningful impact fast. Expected outcomes include: Platform skeleton operational: repo templates, CI/CD, dbt project, MLflow registry, tests. Two pipelines in production (e.g., FHIR → analytics and claims normalization). One end-to-end CoE lighthouse MVP delivered (ingestion → model → metrics → BI). Completed playbooks for GovCloud deployment, identity/secrets, rollback, and cost control. Success Metrics (KPIs) Pipeline reliability meeting SLA/SLO targets. ≥95% data tests passing across pipelines. MVP dataset onboarding ≤ 4 weeks. Reuse of platform assets across ≥3 divisions. Cost optimization and budget adherence. What You'll Bring 7-10+ years in data engineering, ML platform engineering, or cloud data architecture. Expert in Python, SQL, dbt, and orchestration tools (Airflow, Glue, Step Functions). Deep experience with AWS + AWS GovCloud. CI/CD and IaC experience (Terraform, CloudFormation). Familiarity with MLOps tools (MLflow, Sagemaker, Azure ML, Vertex AI). Ability to operate in regulated environments (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, IRB). Preferred: Experience with FHIR, HL7, Medicaid/Medicare claims, and/or SDOH datasets. Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse. Event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs). Feature store experience. Observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry). Experience optimizing BI datasets for Power BI. Logistical Requirements At this time, we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship. Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract. If you're near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you'll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming! Must be able to work during Eastern Time unless approved by your manager. Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business. Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement solutions that achieve measurable results. We combine our expertise in public health and health care delivery with technology development and implementation, practice transformation, training and technical assistance, quality improvement, data analytics, and applied research and evaluation. Our innovative solutions and proven processes lead to better value and health for all. Altarum is an equal opportunity employer that provides employment and opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Title: Data Scientist LOCATION: ARLINGTON VA / WASHINGTON DC (DUE TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST BE LOCATED IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC AREA) Workplace: Hybrid Clearance Required: Must have a IRS Public Trust w/a Full Background Investigation Requisition Type: Pipeline this is not a current opening but rather a talent pipeline for Data Analyst of all levels with an IRS Public Trust w/ background investigation interested in supporting the Government customer. When new IRS Data Scientist positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles. Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available. Position Overview: As a Data Scientist, you will work directly with clients, managers, and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. You will primarily create and deploy predictive models from a wide variety of data sources and types using the latest mathematical and statistical methods and other emerging technologies. Position Requirements: Required Clearance: Must have a IRS Public Trust w/a Full Background Investigation Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (statistics, business, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, social sciences, etc.,) Required Skills / Experience: Exploring, cleaning, and wrangling data to provide value-added insights and identify business problems suitable for Data Science solutions Experience across the spectrum of design, develop, test, and implement quantitative and qualitative Data Science solutions that are modular, maintainable, resilient to industry shifts, and platform-agnostic Demonstrated experience using statistical and analytical software (including but not limited to Python, R, and SQL) Analyzing events across government, financial industries, law enforcement, and other similar data environments prioritizing them by compliance and business risk and displaying the results in evidence-driven monitoring and decision support tools. Experience in quantitative statistical approaches to anomaly detection to identify non-compliance risk, fraud, and cyber threats using data discovery, predictive analytics, trend analysis, assessment, and appropriate contemporary and emerging analytical techniques. Ability to conduct rigorous quantitative data analysis on very large quantitative data sets to develop insights and develop actionable recommendations due to previous experience developing strategies, performing assessments, gap analyses, and making actionable recommendations Contribute to meetings and discussions with clients and co-workers to refine understanding of the business problem at hand Trying different predictive modeling approaches to identify the best fit for a given set of business understanding, available data, and project timeline Writing modular, understandable, re-usable code within an iterative development process that includes team-based code review, client discussions, and end-user training Applying statistical tests for robustness, sensitivity, and significance to test and validate supervised and unsupervised models Preparing presentations, writing reports (technical and non-technical), and working to communicate technical results to clients with varying levels of analytic sophistication Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative, dynamic, cross-functional environment Demonstrated business savvy with solid interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Experience with design and delivery capabilities with proficiency in gathering requirements and translating business requirements into technical specification. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (statistics, business, computer science, economics, mathematics, analytics, data science, social sciences, etc.,) 1+ years of experience in data science, data analytics, or a related technical field Prior computer programming experience, preferably in a language such as Python or R Experience with data exploration, data munging, data wrangling, and model development in R or Python Experience using version control (e.g. git, svn, Mercurial) and collaborative Basic understanding of relational database structure and SQL Humble and willing to learn, teach, and share ideas Experience engaging and interacting with clients, stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand, gather and document requirements Comfortable learning new things and working outside of your comfort zone Technical mindset you are not afraid of math! Must currently possess a Public Trust clearance Travel to and work on-site at clients both local and non-local. Number of days at client site vary depending on project requirements. Desired Skills Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field (e.g., statistics, computer science, business, mathematics, analytics, data science, engineering, physics, social sciences, management information systems, or decision science, etc.,) Programming techniques (e.g. pair programming, code reviews) Experience with containerization and environment management (venv or conda) Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and advanced text mining techniques Experience with graph analytics and network analysis Experience with one or more technologies such as R Shiny, Databricks, AWS, Azure Experience applying robust, established and emerging quantitative & statistical techniques, knowledgeable on the underlying theoretical and architectural frameworks in the fields of applied analytics, and statistical analysis to include: sampling considerations & survey design like construct validity, measurement bias, as well as internal & external validity, statistical weighting techniques, approaches to outlier and missing data, and exploratory data analysis, cross-sectional analysis, and longitudinal forecasting Experience implementing data science processes in a remote, austere environment to include using bash Experience with business intelligence and data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.,) Understanding of the data analytics lifecycle (e.g. CRISP-DM) Why apply to this position at Elder Research? Competitive Salary and Benefits Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security. Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract. People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement. About Elder Research, Inc People Centered. Data Driven Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

REQUIRED SKILLS • Demonstrated experience with the ability to understand and automate customer workflows and business processes with Al solutions • Demonstrated experience in data structures, data modeling, and software architecture • Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge of Inachine learning tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc. • Demonstrated experience with extensive math and computer science skills, with a deep understanding of probability, statistics, and algorithms • Demonstrated experience in Al/ML specific programming languages, such as Python, Jav, C++, Conda, etc. • Demonstrated experience training Al Inodels, as well as in integrating pre-trained models into dataflows and software architectures. DESIRED SKILLS • Demonstrated experience implementing secure Al solutions in the Intelligence Community • Demonstrated experience working with highly sensitive data sets • Demonstrated experience in leading Al/ML initiatives • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of implementing ETL (Enhance/Transform/Load) pipeline • Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge in implementing solutions in Alnazon Web Services • Demonstrated experience with very strong problem solving and critical thinking skills • Demonstrated experience performing in a collaborative team environment.

McBride has an exciting opportunity to support Allied Command Transformation (ACT) which is NATO's leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The main objectives of ACT are: providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations. ACT therefore leads Alliance concept development, capability development, training and lessons learned initiatives and provides unfettered military support to policy development within NATO. You will be responsible for the following: Contribute to the development and implementation of an enabling data science and AI capability at HQ SACT and across the NATO Enterprise, with a specific focus on scalable data engineering and software systems to support AI initiatives. Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and architectures to manage the ingestion, transformation, and processing of structured and unstructured data for large Language Model (LLM)-based applications and other AI systems. Lead efforts to optimize data delivery and automate data engineering processes, proposing enhancements to infrastructure to improve scalability, efficiency, and reliability in support of LLM deployments. Build API-based infrastructure and frameworks that enable seamless integration of LLMs and ML models with operational systems, ensuring performance, security, and interoperability with NATO environments. Support the development, testing, and validation of microservices and containerized applications to operationalize AI/ML capabilities, including deployment of LLM use cases within NATO. Implement distributed data storage and processing systems (e.g., cloud-based or hybrid architectures) that align with NATO standards and enable scalable use of LLMs across the enterprise. Develop tools and systems to improve data accessibility, enabling data scientists and analysts to efficiently interact with and query data for training, inference, and analytics. Coordinate with data scientists, software engineers, and system architects to align data engineering workflows with broader AI/ML objectives, ensuring timely delivery of clean, high-quality data for LLM training and inference. Establish mechanisms for real-time data processing and streaming, enabling LLMs to operate effectively in dynamic and responsive applications, such as operational decision support or strategic analysis. Conduct preprocessing, cleansing, and transformation of raw data into formats optimized for training, fine-tuning, and inference within LLM infrastructure. Implement robust monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools for data pipelines and APIs, ensuring reliability and traceability of LLM-enabled workflows. Collaborate with teams to support federated learning approaches and cross-domain data sharing, ensuring compliance with NATO data sovereignty, security, and ethical guidelines. Provide subject matter expertise on data engineering and software development to (military and civilian) staff within HQ SACT or the NATO Enterprise, and develop proofs of concept for LLM-based applications as directed. Research, recommend, and implement best practices for deploying LLMs in secure, cloud-based environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, while considering NATO- specific data policies and standards. Evaluate operational requirements and objectives, recommending appropriate engineering solutions for integrating LLMs into NATO workflows and systems. Stay abreast of new developments in AI engineering, including innovations in LLM technologies, data architectures, distributed computing, and API development, to bring cutting-edge capabilities into implementation within NATO. Provide technical training and mentoring to NATO staff, supporting educational efforts in AI engineering, data pipeline design, API development, and digital literacy. Foster a culture of innovation and data-driven decision-making across NATO by building scalable systems that enable the effective exploitation of LLMs and advanced analytics. Perform additional tasks as required by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) related to the LABOR category. Requirements Desired Qualifications: Experience leveraging open-source frameworks and publicly available datasets to develop innovative AI and data engineering solutions for operational or analytical use cases. Proficiency in presenting data-driven insights clearly to non-technical audiences, showcasing an ability to craft compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Understanding of military staff workflows and processes, alongside familiarity with federated learning techniques for enabling secure collaboration across NATO nations while preserving sovereignty of sensitive datasets. Exposure to agile project management methods and tools (e.g., Loop, JIRA, Trello) for coordinating and tracking progress across multi-disciplinary AI/ML projects. Exposure to cross-domain data sharing and API-driven interoperability, ensuring effective integration across systems while adhering to security and ethical guidelines within military or international environments. Familiarity with principles of ethical AI development, including considerations for bias mitigation, responsible data handling, and alignment with NATO's ethical frameworks for AI deployment. Mandatory Qualifications: Minimum 4 years of proven work experience as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Engineer, or Software Engineer, with a strong emphasis on distributed systems, cloud- based architectures, developing operational AI/ML solutions, and designing API-based infrastructures, microservices architectures, and containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Demonstrated experience working with GenAI , in particular LLMs, including preprocessing data, fine-tuning, and deployment in secure and scalable environments to include AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch , or scikit-learn. Proven expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with demonstrated experience in software engineering practices (e.g., version control, CI/CD pipelines, containerization). Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time streaming solutions using tools like Apache Airflow, Kafka, Spark, or equivalent. Knowledge of applied AI principles, particularly in implementing AI systems for operational decision support and analyzing unstructured data (e.g., text, imagery). Ability to architect and maintain scalable data lakes, data warehouses, or distributed storage systems (e.g., Delta Lake, Snowflake, Hadoop, or NoSQL solutions). Demonstrated understanding of data security, privacy, and sovereignty issues, particularly in military or international environments, ensuring compliance with NATO operational and ethical standards. Experience building visually impactful reports, dashboards, and analytics using tools such as Tableau, MS Power BI, or Kibana, supporting informed decision-making for high-level stakeholders. Professional experience in NATO environments or familiarity with NATO processes, organizational culture, and decision-making structures. Ability to translate operational problems into practical AI/ML solutions tailored for military and civilian teams. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including coordinating with data scientists, software engineers, and system architects on cross-functional projects. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to brief non-technical audiences and mentor staff in AI engineering, data science, and software development concepts. Benefits For U.S. residents only: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development. The Data Scientist II will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of data-driven tools and technologies supporting the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate, with a focus on delivering actionable insights across the Information Warfare enterprise. Responsibilities This position supports strategic data engineering and analytics across NAVIFOR's enterprise environment, contributing to Navy data strategy implementation. The candidate will support data pipeline design, analytics tool development, and the integration of insights into mission workflows. This is a hybrid position based in Suffolk, VA, with limited travel anticipated. Responsibilities: Support system design and implementation of analytics tools for NAVIFOR's Command Data Office (CDO) Develop and maintain advanced data systems, platforms, and services in support of NAVIFOR's data strategy Assist in the integration of Navy data systems into cloud platforms and enterprise-wide analytics environments Apply statistical techniques and machine learning to support descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics Build and manage tools for data transformation, visualization, and pipeline automation Support DON/DOD enterprise cloud integration and NAVIFOR performance measurement initiatives Translate user needs into requirements for dashboarding, analytic reports, and model development Collaborate across the IW domain to capture, structure, and analyze large-scale data from multiple Navy sources Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience developing software and databases using modern analytics frameworks and tools Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Familiarity with Navy data platforms, workflows, and enterprise analytics environments Experience with tools such as Jupyter, Jama Connect, Confluence, or similar collaboration environments The candidate must be: Capable of performing effectively individually and as part of a team Have critical thinking and problem-solving skills Self-motivated and able to successfully deliver with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Pay Range Base pay is $120,000-$130,000, subject to skill level, qualifications, and location. Benefits Highlights: 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Federal Holidays, Performance Increases, Reserve Duty Compensation and more!

Job Title: DATA SCIENTIST Workplace: Hybrid Clearance Required: MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE Requisition Type: Pipeline this is not a current opening but rather a talent pipeline for Data Scientists of all levels with active clearances interested in supporting the U.S. Government. When new cleared Data Scientist positions become available, this talent community will be the first place our recruiters look to fill the roles. Candidates with profiles in this talent community can also expect to receive regular updates on relevant new job opportunities. Be sure to also apply to any relevant current funded/awarded openings, if available. Position Overview: AI / Analytics Platform Data Scientists are responsible for leveraging AI and data analytics to detect, prevent, and investigate fraud and other crimes. Their job responsibilities include: Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to identify patterns. Use AI/analytics platforms to analyze complex and large volumes of data from various sources to identify potential fraudulent activities. Apply graph data science techniques to uncover hidden relationships and detect fraudulent networks. Utilize Neo4j and other graph databases to model complex relationships in fraud/criminal investigations. Develop fraud detection models leveraging network analytics, link prediction, and anomaly detection in transaction data. Collaborate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into data science projects. Communicate complex quantitative analyses in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to non-technical stakeholders. Keep abreast of the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and data science. Ensure the proper implementation of data privacy regulations and best practices in data security within all AI and analytics projects. Participate in the development of strategies and policies related to crime prevention and detection. Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders. Position Requirements: Python (Jupyter Notebook) AI/ML models for NLP Entity Resolution Link Analysis Graph data science and Neo4j for fraud detection and AML Data visualization and modeling Clearance Required: Current Secret required Must reside in the DC Metro area and be able to attend regularly scheduled in-person meetings Required Education: Bachelor s Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science) with 3-6 years of relevant work experience. Or, a Master s Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Skills and Qualifications: AWS foundational technologies GenAI technologies About Elder Research, Inc People Centered. Data Driven Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately. Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work. Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a Tech Talk and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives. Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

Falconwood is a woman-owned, veteran-owned company providing consultation and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert advice and consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects, focusing on acquisition, policy, cybersecurity, engineering, and process development. The Data Scientist I will be responsible for supporting data-driven analysis and decision-making tools for the Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) N6 Directorate, particularly within the Command Data Office (CDO). Responsibilities This entry-level data science role supports the development of analytical tools and workflows that power mission decision-making across the Navy Information Warfare enterprise. The candidate will perform data mining, statistical analysis, and visualization to deliver operational insights aligned with NAVIFOR's data strategy. This is a hybrid position based in Suffolk, VA, with limited travel anticipated. Responsibilities: Perform analysis and modeling of large, complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights Support the development of dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting tools using modern BI platforms Assist in the integration of structured and unstructured data sources to support analytics workflows Conduct data profiling, cleaning, transformation, and normalization activities Apply machine learning and statistical analysis techniques to support mission-aligned use cases Support the development of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines and data structures for reporting Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams to turn analytical insights into production-ready tools Contribute to the implementation of the NAVIFOR data strategy across enterprise platforms Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, databases, visualization, and applied coding Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required Technical Skills: Familiarity with general-purpose analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Python, R, Power BI, Tableau) Hands-on experience with SQL databases and data prep pipelines Experience with Jupyter, Jama, or related Navy tools preferred The Candidate must be: Must be technically savvy and possess excellent communication skills Must have effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills Must be self-motivated and able to deliver with minimal supervision Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook This position is fast paced and high demand that is a hybrid position (onsite and remote) in Suffolk, VA. Limited to no travel is anticipated. Pay Range Base pay is $105,000-$115,000, subject to skill level, qualifications, and location. Benefits Highlights 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, PTO, Federal Holidays, Performance Increases, Reserve Duty Compensation and more!