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Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team
Capital One National Association 4.7
Senior principal scientist job in McLean, VA
Data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data‑driven decision‑making.
As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you'll be part of a team that's leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives.
Team Description
The LLM Customization team is on the cutting edge of GenAI and at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. The work of the AI Training Team touches every aspect of the model development life cycle and our deployed models in production drive business impact with visibility from our C‑Suite.
Our team creates unprecedented amounts of high quality data for training and testing GenAI models; we care about how it's created, what's in those datasets, and the impact they have
We are invested in building capabilities for evaluating and monitoring generative models; these methods must be state of the art, easy to use, and trusted by our users and contributors
Horizontal capabilities enable vertical use case work; the team builds search, summarization, RAG, and agentic workflows for integration in production applications across the company
We learn from our colleagues, attend conferences, publish papers, and maintain strong connections to the research community.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross‑functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Hugging Face, LangChain, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Be the expert in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), adapt and finetune them for customer facing applications and features.
Build machine learning and NLP models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, and validation; partnering with engineering teams to operationalize them in scalable and resilient production systems that serve 80+ million customers.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate is:
Customer first. You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state‑of‑the‑art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with advanced ML and DL technologies including language models and are passionate about developing further. You have hands‑on experience working with LLMs and solutions using open‑source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Influential. You are passionate about AI/ML and can bring along a cross functional team in breakthrough innovations. You communicate clearly and effectively to share your findings with non‑technical audiences.
You are experienced in training language models or large computer vision models as well as have expertise in one or more key subdomains such as training optimization, self‑supervised learning, explainability, RLHF.
You have an engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in training data and inference volumes. You have experience in delivering libraries, platforms, or solution level code to existing products.
Basic Qualifications
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics
A Master's Degree in a quantitative field or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics
A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
At least 1 year of experience working with AWS
At least 3 years' experience in Python, Scala, or R
At least 3 years' experience with machine learning
At least 3 years' experience with SQL
Capital One will consider sponsoring a qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $158,600 - $181,000 for Principal Associate, Data Science
New York, NY: $173,000 - $197,400 for Principal Associate, Data Science
San Jose, CA: $173,000 - $197,400 for Principal Associate, Data Science
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23‑A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901‑4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1‑************ or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to **********************.
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third‑party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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$173k-197.4k yearly 3d ago
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Principal Research Scientist - AI & Machine Learning
Novateur Research Solutions
Senior principal scientist job in Ashburn, VA
Novateur stands for Innovation. We value creativity, vision, collaboration, and above all, ambition to innovate. Novateur Research Solutions is an R&D firm located in Northern Virginia, developing intelligent systems that push the boundaries of computer vision, AI, and large-scale learning.
We are hiring a Principal Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge programs in AI, computer vision, and intelligent systems. This role offers leadership opportunities to define new research directions and shape next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as PI or co-PI on government-funded R&D programs.
• Conceive, design, and oversee research in learning systems, spatiotemporal modeling, and geo-localization.
• Publish, present, and contribute thought leadership to the AI community.
• Mentor research staff and guide proposal development.
Requirements:
• PhD with 7+ years of research experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in ML, vision, or scientific computing.
• Record of funding, publications, and technical impact.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred:
• Experience with multimodal learning, uncertainty quantification, or causal inference.
Why Novateur?
Join a team that values creativity and initiative. At Novateur, you'll lead transformative projects that redefine what's possible in intelligent systems.
Company Benefits:
Novateur offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to Fortune 500 companies that include a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, 401(k) with generous employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, and company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
We offer a work environment which fosters individual thinking along with collaboration opportunities within and beyond Novateur. In return, we expect a high level of performance and passion to deliver enduring results for our clients.
$86k-125k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Scientist
Ascent Chemicals
Senior principal scientist job in Danville, VA
Job Title: Research Scientist
Reporting: Director of Innovation
Ascent Industries Co. is seeking a Research Scientist to join our Research and Development team. This role will serve as the technical focal point for new custom and contract manufacturing projects and drive successful execution from proof of concept through commercial-scale production. This role will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in R&D, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive commercial success with a focus on speed to solution, commercial-scale viability, deep technical rigor, and a proactive safety mindset.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills in experiment design, synthesis, process chemistry, commercial-scale unit operations, and scale up within the chemicals or materials industry. This role is expected to serve as the subject matter expert for all analytical testing related to the contract manufacturing projects, implementing customer specified tests and introducing new test methods that are critical for ensuring product quality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the technical focal point for new contract manufacturing opportunities.
Identify fastest and most efficient route to commercially viable solutions for new contract manufacturing and custom synthesis opportunities based on a deep understanding of process chemistry and plant unit operations.
Establish R&D lab capabilities for synthesis, process development, sample preparation, and testing by evaluating current capabilities and additional needs to support project pipeline.
Design experiments based on sound scientific principles and statistical methods to validate technical packages for proof of concept, optimize processes, and develop technical package for manufacturing to support First Time in Spec production.
Rapidly produce samples for customer evaluation based on a thorough understanding of plant equipment capabilities and technical requirements
Demonstrate expertise in a broad array of analytical instruments and drive new method development to align internal test methods and capabilities with customer methods and protocols. Leverage external labs for specialized test capabilities.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Product stewardship to drive successful commercialization.
Engage with customers to gather process details, develop experimental plans, communicate project progress, present key findings, results, and support successful qualifications.
Create Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for core lab activities. Assure safe lab operations and compliance with site regulations while ensuring zero recordables.
Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering
Proven hands-on industrial scale-up and technical transfer experience (5+ years) in fine or specialty chemicals or materials industry with subject matter expertise in one or more product categories: Adhesives, Coatings, Surfactants, Dispersions, Specialty Additives, and Reactive Blends. Know-how of product requirements for one or more market segments: CASE, Oil and Gas Chemicals, Plastics/Engineered Polymers, Water Treatment Chemicals, Lubricants, and Personal Care.
Strong lab scale synthesis skills, working knowledge of commercial-scale process equipment, and prior experience scaling a product from the laboratory scale through robust commercial scale production. Solid understanding of interplay between raw materials, formulations, manufacturing process variables, product specifications, and product performance.
Prior experience with development of detailed technical packages for scale up.
In depth analytical and method development experience with techniques such as GPC, GC, HPLC, FTIR, NMR, Rheology, Particle Size, and wet chemistry.
Design of Experiments and Six Sigma Green Belt Experience Preferred.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
US Citizenship or Green Card required
Success Metrics
On time execution of R&D work for new contract manufacturing projects per milestones established in NPD process
Improve technology transfer from lab to plant with a focus on developing detailed technical packages for achieving target specifications in the first production run.
Develop detailed understanding of customer technical protocols for testing and drive quick internal implementation
Serve as a technical interface to provide outstanding customer engagement in all technical aspects and help position R&D as our unique value proposition to contract manufacturing customers
$50k-77k yearly est. 3d ago
Tactical Sports Scientist II - Clearance Required
LMI Consulting, LLC 3.9
Senior principal scientist job in Newport News, VA
Job ID 2026-13515 # of Openings 1 Category Data/Analytics Benefit Type Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time
LMI seeks a Tactical Sports Scientist II to support the U.S. Army's Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) initiative as a member of the Analytics functional team within the H2F Program Support Team.
The Tactical Sports Scientist II supports the applied analysis and interpretation of human performance, workload, and recovery data to inform readiness assessment and injury-risk awareness within the Holistic Health and Fitness Management System (H2FMS). This role focuses on execution and analytic support, not training delivery, coaching, or independent scientific strategy development.
The Tactical Sports Scientist II works closely with epidemiologists, data engineers, AI/ML engineers, research psychologists, and software teams to ensure that performance-related data are accurately interpreted and integrated into analytics, dashboards, and decision-support products delivered through the Government-managed H2F application.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Support analysis of performance, workload, fatigue, and recovery-related data across Army populations.
Assist in identifying trends and patterns related to training exposure, readiness, and performance outcomes.
Apply foundational sports science principles under senior scientific and Government direction.
Support interpretation of data from wearable sensors and performance monitoring technologies (e.g., activity, workload, physiological indicators).
Assist in evaluating data quality, consistency, and appropriate use of performance metrics.
Coordinate with data engineers to support ingestion and integration of performance-related data into H2FMS.
Assist data scientists and AI/ML engineers with preparation and validation of performance-related analytic inputs.
Support review and testing of analytic outputs related to performance, workload, and recovery.
Help translate applied sports science concepts into system requirements under Government direction.
Collaborate with epidemiologists and research psychologists to support integrated analysis of injury, behavioral, and performance data.
Coordinate with software and user engagement teams to ensure performance-related insights are accurately reflected in user-facing outputs.
Support preparation of analytic summaries and briefing materials as directed.
Contribute to documentation of analytic methods, assumptions, and limitations.
Support adherence to Government data governance, privacy, and usage requirements.
Maintain familiarity with Army H2F doctrine and approved performance science practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting applied sports science or human performance analysis in military, tactical, athletic, or physically demanding environments.
Foundational knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, workload management, fatigue, and recovery concepts.
Experience or exposure to performance monitoring tools or wearable technologies.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams spanning analytics, research, and software.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting applied performance analysis in military or tactical environments.
Familiarity with basic data analysis, visualization, or analytics tools.
Experience working alongside data science or engineering teams.
Prior experience supporting DoW or federal customers.
Location & Travel
Duty Location: This is an in-person position requiring daily on-site support at Fort Eustis, Virginia.
Travel: Limited travel outside Fort Eustis may be required in support of program coordination or stakeholder engagement.
The target salary range for this position is up to- $155,038.
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.
LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact
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$155k yearly 1d ago
Adult Sickle Cell Director
AMN Healthcare 4.5
Senior principal scientist job in Richmond, VA
Job Description & Requirements Adult Sickle Cell Director Virginia Commonwealth University Seeks a Sickle Cell Disease Director | Leadership Opportunity at a Top Sickle Cell Disease Program | Perform National Research | Live and Work in Highly Desirable Richmond, Virginia
Lead one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States in beautiful Richmond, Virginia, directing 15-18 staff and advancing innovative clinical trials. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, seeks a BC/BE Sickle Cell Disease Director. Leverage the NCI-designated Massey Cancer Center with more than 100 clinical trials and build extramural partnerships. Connect with us today to learn more.
Opportunity Highlights
· Become Director of one of the top Sickle Cell programs in the United States
· Advance national research to develop new sickle cell treatments and potential cures
· Lead clinical trials for novel drugs, gene editing, and stem-cell therapies
· Richmond-based leadership role with autonomy to manage a nationally recognized Sickle Cell program
· Receive relocation and sign-on bonus when joining the VCU School of Medicine
· Train medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic and research environments
· Pursue funded research, clinical trials, and national presentations in sickle cell disease
· Obtain academic support for scholarly publications and extramural grant applications
· Access the institutional infrastructure of VCU Massey Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center
Community Information
Virginia's historic capital, Richmond is a thriving community rich in Southern charm and big-city amenities. Centrally located, the city has easy access to Washington, DC, the beach, and the mountains. There's something for everyone, with stunning scenery and a variety of events and activities for families and individuals alike.
· Richmond is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
· CNN ranked Richmond the No. 1 Best Town to Visit in America in 2024
· Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A grades for Amenities, Commute, Housing, Health & Safety, and Schools
· Beautiful and friendly neighborhoods with a cost of living and housing prices lower than the national average
· Outstanding entertainment options and some of the top public and private schools in the state
· Thriving arts and culinary scene and excellent outdoor adventures
· Fantastic weather with mild climates throughout the year, allowing you to enjoy an abundance of outdoor recreation
· Convenient access to the mountains, the beach, and Washington, DC
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Facility Location
Skyscrapers, antebellum homes and the State Capitol-the old and the new-stand together in graceful compatibility in modern-day Richmond. A thriving city with a strong sense of history and heritage, filled with tree-lined streets, quaint brick walkways and intriguing neighborhoods, Richmond offers a warm welcome any time of the year.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Internal Medicine, Hematology, Hematologist, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Pathologist, Pathology, Medical Pathologist, Laboratory, Physician, Mental Health, Medication, Md, General Practice Physician
$51k-80k yearly est. 1d ago
RF Scientist, TS/SCI with CI Poly - $145K-$210K + 15% 401k
Millennial Software Solutions
Senior principal scientist job in Virginia
About Millennial Software:
Millennial Software is revolutionizing the landscape of security and defense by leveraging our core competencies in software development, automation, DevSecOps, and machine learning.
We are an employee-owned company, every employee receives equity in the company
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents
Ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits
15% 401(k) company contribution
30 days of PTO/holidays
Generous training budget
Paid Paternal and Maternal Leave
Business development / growth incentives
Top notch company swag
About the Position:
Millennial Software is seeking an experienced SIGINT/RF/DSP Technical Lead to provide expert-level guidance and leadership for critical intelligence operations. In this role, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, driving mission success through innovative signal processing approaches and effective stakeholder engagement. You'll lead a talented team of analysts and engineers while serving as the go-to technical authority.
Essential Functions:
Provide technical leadership and deep expertise in SIGINT, RF signal processing, and digital signal processing to guide mission-critical operations.
Lead and mentor a diverse team of analysts and engineers across multiple concurrent projects and operational taskings.
Translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable insights for leadership, mission partners, and stakeholders at all levels.
Drive technical strategy and approach for RF collection, analysis, and exploitation activities.
Collaborate across organizational boundaries to solve challenging SIGINT problems and deliver operational impact.
Present technical findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership and external partners.
Foster a collaborative team environment while maintaining operational readiness and technical excellence.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Current TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field (or equivalent professional experience).
6+ years of relevant SIGINT/RF/DSP experience (or 4+ years with a Master's degree).
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams or projects.
Excellent communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong problem-solving abilities and collaborative mindset.
Ability to work on-site at one of the following locations - Virginia: Fairfax, Chantilly, McLean, Sterling, or Colorado: Colorado Springs.
Nice to have:
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in relevant technical discipline.
Experience with RF signal collection, processing, and analysis systems.
Proficiency with signal processing tools and programming languages (MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.).
Background in software-defined radio (SDR), modulation/demodulation techniques, or communications intelligence.
Familiarity with SIGINT collection architectures and operational workflows.
Experience working in fast-paced operational environments supporting government customers.
Track record of mentoring junior team members and building technical capability.
Millennial Software Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment
on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Salary Description $145,000 - $210,000
$59k-87k yearly est. 4d ago
Fiber Laser Scientist II
NSS 4.4
Senior principal scientist job in Herndon, VA
Fiber Laser Scientist Herndon, VA
While working as a Fiber Laser Scientist at Fibertek, you will lead the design and development, integration, and test of advanced fiber laser systems typically with performance requirements beyond the state-of-the-art. Fibertek is a leader in the design, development, and delivery of advanced laser systems and technologies for military and aerospace applications.
Your Job We are looking for and experienced and motivated fiber laser scientist or engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team and lead the design and demonstration of advanced laser systems. Example focus missions include space-based laser communications, lidar for tactical defense applications, earth-sensing lidar, and navigational lidars for planetary and docking missions. Fibertek's engineering teams simultaneously tackle laser optical performance beyond state-of-the-art while engineering systems for performance on challenging platforms with limited size, mass, and power and over stressing vibration, thermal, and/or radiation conditions. Delivered systems make a national impact to customers at NASA and throughout the defense community. The work-load will at times include multiple concurrent projects with a mix of short duration research programs and longer duration technology maturation programs resulting in a work culture that is team-oriented, intellectually stimulating, and consistently rewarding.
Lead the engineering development of unique laser designs through modeling fiber laser performance, design analysis, component specification, and hardware assembly, integration, and test
Coordinate and support the build, alignment, and performance characterization of fiber lasers including multi-stage amplifiers, phase & amplitude modulation implementation, spectral and coherent beam combining
Coordinate and perform formal acceptance and qualification testing
Participate in customer interactions including formal technical reviews
Required Skills and Experience To exceed in this Fiber Laser Scientist role, you'll need the below expertise and experience:
MS or PhD in Physics or Optical Engineering w/ a minimum of 5 years of direct hands-on fiber laser experience including designing, building, characterizing laser systems
Knowledge of the laser theory and industry best practices associated with fiber laser systems including continuous wave lasers, pulsed, high peak power fiber, advanced fiber architectures, single-frequency injection locked lasers, low frequency noise lasers, electrical and thermal sub-systems.
Expertise in laser physics of fiber lasers and amplifiers, including ytterbium, erbium, and/or thulium gain materials.
Familiarity with relevant nonlinear processes and impacts to laser performance. Examples include Stimulated Brillouin Scattering, Four-Wave Mixing, Stimulated Raman Scattering, and Transverse Modulational Instability.
Foundational understanding of fiber-optic components including types of fibers, pump lasers, couplers, modulators, isolators, mode-field adapters, polarization components, and others.
Knowledge of tools for modeling fiber laser performance such as Matlab, RP Power Fiber or equivalent software
Ability to design and execute experiments validating laser system performance and correlate the results with the expected performance
Strong communication and documentation skills for efficient multidisciplinary communication
US citizenship required
Please apply today for this full-time Herndon-based Fiber Laser Scientist role and join the leader in the development of state-of-the-art laser and electro-optic solutions. Why Fibertek, Inc?
At FIBERTEK, Inc. we pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment with minimal bureaucracy. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.
Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us by phone at ************ or via email at ***************.
$75k-103k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
AI Machine Learning Scientist
Carebridge 3.8
Senior principal scientist job in Richmond, VA
Location: Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Mason, OH; Chicago, IL (preferred). This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.
The AI Machine Learning Scientist is responsible for Artificial Intelligence (AI) scientific and statistical methods to assist with product creation, development and improvement.
How you will make an impact:
* Develops and maintains infrastructure systems that connect internal data sets.
* Creates new data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
* Leads enterprise-scale AI initiatives by designing horizontal capabilities such as RAG, evaluations-as-a-service, prompt/version control, guardrails, feature, and vector stores, adopted across business units.
* Develops, analyzes, and models complex operational, clinical, and economic data, while delivering end-to-end ML systems (XGBoost / LightGBM) and LLM systems with clear SLOs.
* Architects scalable solutions including cloud lakehouse (Databricks / Spark, SQL), streaming (Kafka/Kinesis), and API-first approaches; oversees serving technologies (vLLM / Triton / KServe / Ray / SageMaker).
* Establishes and manages LLMOps / MLOps processes using tools like MLflow, CI/CD, and IaC, focusing on observability, drift detection, hallucination rates, and maintaining SLOs/SLAs.
* Implements data leadership strategies that include data contracts, quality SLAs, and FHIR-aware design for PHI/PII, with a focus on embedding/vectorization strategies.
* Develops Responsible AI frameworks including fairness/robustness evaluations, red-teaming, and model risk management, ensuring audit readiness (HIPAA, SOC 2, HITRUST).
* Defines visions and OKRs for strategy and portfolio management, orchestrating build-buy-partner decisions and optimizing ROI and FinOps, while influencing VP/C-suite and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
* Mentors principal and lead contributors, drives design reviews, and oversees Agile/SAFe delivery across multiple teams.
* Demonstrates proven outcomes by shipping AI products with measurable clinical and business impact.
* Develop experimental and analytic plans for machine learning algorithms and data modeling processes
* Use of strong baselines.
* Determines cause and effect relations.
Minimum Requirements:
* Requires a Bachelor's degree in a highly quantitative field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Operational Research, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent degree and 4 or more years of experience; or any combination of education and experience in configuration management, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:
* Prefer Master's or PhD. degrees in a quantitative field (or equivalent) and 6+ years of experience in building production ML/LLM systems, with leadership in multi-team programs.
For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $138,160 to $207,240
Locations: Chicago, IL
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ******************************************** for assistance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
$62k-92k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Scientist I
Microbac 4.0
Senior principal scientist job in Sterling, VA
Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offering competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!
Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to our communities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as an Associate Scientist I.
ABOUT MICROBAC
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients worldwide, offering laboratory solutions to the life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.
Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project, and scope.
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Scientist I, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for assisting with the conduct of microbiological assays and associated activities to determine antimicrobial efficacy of household and commercial cleaning products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Following established SOP's and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, collect information about the antimicrobial properties of substances/samples to support the analytical testing needs of our clients for such purposes as quantitative or qualitative analysis, and product development
Perform laboratory housekeeping duties to include autoclaving and glassware processing
Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, etc., required for sample analyses
Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
Operate basic and specialized laboratory instrumentation
Prepare and analyze samples
Accurately record observations and data and interpret results
Assists in the development and validation of new analytical methods
Assists in the development of new laboratory procedures
Assist department supervisors and managers with staff training
Sign off on final certificates of analysis
Contribute to writing, editing, and reviewing SOP's
Monitor and address sample backlog issues
Perform peer review of data to ensure accuracy
Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks, and equipment records
Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution in a related field of applied science
Prior analytical testing experience
Above average knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
Ability to interpret data and prepare reports
Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
Computer literacy
Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general laboratory and office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job may require travel less than 20%
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.
OTHER:
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
We are seeking a highly accomplished AI/ML Expert to lead the development, evaluation, and transition of advanced artificial intelligence solutions supporting mission-critical objectives. The ideal candidate is a recognized authority in AI/ML with a proven track record of producing innovative, high-quality solutions to complex problems. This role requires strong technical leadership, exceptional communication skills, and experience collaborating across the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).
Key Responsibilities:
Develop innovative AI/ML approaches to address complex and technologically advanced challenges.
Serve as a recognized expert, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to internal teams and external partners.
Coordinate the planning, development, and execution of cutting-edge research programs designed to experimentally validate novel AI/ML concepts.
Lead testing and evaluation activities for research efforts to ensure technical rigor and readiness for transition.
Support the integration and transition of research outcomes into operational environments.
Collaborate with IC and DoD partners on research initiatives, ensuring alignment with mission needs and technical standards.
Prepare and deliver high-quality technical briefings, documentation, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Plan, manage, and track progress across complex technical projects, including coordinating technical exchange meetings, working groups, and research reviews.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline with experience developing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
TS/SCI (will need to obtain a CI Poly)
15 years of experience and a PhD degree. OR a MA/MS degree and 18 years of experience; OR a BA/BS degree and 20 years of experience. Experience must be recognized within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position.
Recognized expertise in AI/ML with demonstrated experience in designing and deploying advanced solutions.
Experience coordinating and executing research programs, including experimental validation and evaluation of AI/ML technologies.
Proven success transitioning research prototypes into operational or mission environments.
Experience collaborating with IC and DoD agencies on research or development projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to brief diverse audiences.
Experience planning, tracking, and reporting on complex technical projects.
Ability to lead and coordinate technical discussions, working groups, and cross-disciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with emerging AI/ML research areas (e.g., foundation models, multimodal learning, reinforcement learning, trustworthy AI).
Familiarity with research proposal development and government R&D processes.
Why Work for Us?
Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.
We offer:
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Got a big idea? At Core4ce,
The Forge
gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
$60k-88k yearly est. 44d ago
Applied Scientist
Improbable
Senior principal scientist job in Arlington, VA
Join Improbable U.S. Defense & National Security and you will help users leverage our synthetic environment development platform to plan and train for the most complex security threats in the world. Working along experts in AI, Machine Learning, computational modeling, and distributed systems, you will put multiplayer gaming technology to life-saving use. Our mission? To enable the most realistic and effective virtual worlds ever experienced. Our team in Arlington, VA, and across several other locations in the US, is focused on applying our technology to solve real-world Defense and National Security problems. At Improbable, you will be surrounded by people who want to improve everything and everyone around them, and who compel you to improve yourself. We're motivated by the fulfillment of solving hard problems to achieve something profound and transformative.
Our applied scientists are solution focused, collaborating in diverse technical teams to design, build, deploy, and evaluate complex models and simulations that help solve a variety of real-world problems. Your work could entail anything from the creation of realistic synthetic entities and environments to modeling real world systems.Areas for Impact
Bring together best in class models to build and iterate on the most appropriate application of Modeling & Simulation.
Iteratively design and prototype models of real-world systems that enable our customers to interrogate the past, understand the present, and predict the future.
Collaborate with engineers to implement high performance models in production environments.
Work closely with Improbable's product team to enhance our foundational technology platform.
Critically assess the type and quality of customer or open-source data and define modeling assumptions and capture uncertainty.
Take ownership of ensuring and demonstrating the reliability of the models that we create.
Work closely with our technology customers to understand their problems and develop use cases for Improbable technology.
Additionally, you will drive thought leadership within the company and help our clients understand their needs and design their model and simulation strategies. This involves keeping up to date with a diverse body of cutting-edge research, designing and prototyping new technical approaches, and rapidly developing expertise in new subject areas to support new bids and projects.
We'd like to hear from you if you identify with any of the following
Strong background and experience in delivery of technical, data-rich projects ideally for external clients.
Degree in a scientific, engineering, or mathematical field, ideally with a computational element.
Demonstrated knowledge in a statistical modeling and analysis.
Demonstrated experience with agent-based modeling, micro-simulation, computational social science, or modeling socio-technical systems.
Experience using game engines such as Unity and Unreal.
Pragmatic coding ability - with fluency in at least one relevant programming language and the openness to learn and adapt to a variety of languages. We use Python, R, Java, C, C++, and many related tools and libraries.
Breaking down problem requirements, selecting effective analytical methods, and developing defensible solutions.
Probabilistic programming. You can see our early open-sourced work here.
Working with real, complex data, including geospatial data.
Effectively communicating with clients in person, in writing, and with visualization.
While we think the above experience could be important, we're keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
$60k-88k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
OPIR Scientist
Radiancetech
Senior principal scientist job in Charlottesville, VA
Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health/dental/life/vision insurance benefits, interesting assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries and a pleasant work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.
The Scientist will work side-by-side with clients, scientists, and engineers to:
Operate, improve, optimize, and deploy scientific image processing and geospatial algorithms.
Utilize advanced processing pipelines and other tools to analyze and exploit remotely sensed data to produce and disseminate products.
Analyze and parse data in a variety of geospatial file formats and databases for machine learning and algorithm optimization, testing, and validation.
Provide technical leadership to teams performing exploitation and process development.
Create and deliver technical briefings and reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Remote Sensing, or another relevant technical field)
Understanding of signal and image processing techniques
Active TS/SCI clearance
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Master's or PhD degree in STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, Remote Sensing, or another relevant technical field)
Experience with image processing and exploitation as well as experience with docker and container deployment.
Ability to develop processing chains that combine multiple programs and algorithms into efficient automation schemes.
Ability to code/script in Python or C/C++.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
At Headfirst, we design fun, intentional, and transformational camp experiences where every camper feels seen, known, and celebrated. Growth doesn't happen by accident-it happens by design. Through thoughtfully planned activities and trained staff, we create what we call Headfirst Moments: when a camper tries something new, pushes through fear, and realizes, “I can do it.”
Headfirst Summer Camp Sprouting Scientists (STEM) Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they collaborate on theme-based projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
Camper ages: 6-8 years old
Activities include: team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include: Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Role Information
Schedule:
In-season (late June through mid August): 7:45 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $15.00 / hour
What You'll Do
Bring Camp to Life
Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
Teach pre-written curriculum for the Innovators, Inc. and Sprouting Scientist programs, and engage campers during break times
Implement Headfirst's safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
Lead morning meetings, group games, free play, water play or free swim, curriculum-specific science and art activities, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
Support specialized staff during field trips & expert workshops and afternoon program meetings
Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community
Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
Handle the Curveballs
Practice resiliency and arrive with a “How Can I Help?” mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
About You
Must be at least 18 years old.
If you are between 16-18 years old, please apply for our
Junior Counselor role
Must be able to:
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Committed to adhering to the Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.
Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply. #INDLP
About Headfirst
Headfirst delivers thoughtfully designed, high-quality summer and youth experiences built to elevate potential and exceed expectations. For over 25 years, we've partnered with families, schools, and organizations to create environments where kids feel supported, challenged, and confident trying new things.
What makes Headfirst different is intentionality. We don't wait and hope growth happens - we design for it. Our programs are carefully structured, and our staff are trained to spot, create, and celebrate breakthrough moments. These
Headfirst Moments -
when a camper pushes past fear, tries something new, or surprises themselves - are built into every day.
We believe great experiences are built on relationships. Our teams prioritize genuine connection, creating welcoming environments where campers feel seen and known, staff feel supported, and families trust that every detail has been thoughtfully considered. Behind the scenes, a professional, year-round Headquarters team supports our seasonal staff with training, systems, and clear expectations so camps run smoothly and consistently.
When you join Headfirst, you're joining a team that takes pride in doing things well. We care deeply about the experience we deliver, the people we work with, and the impact we have on kids and families. The work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the summers are unforgettable.
$15 hourly Auto-Apply 28d ago
Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Privacy-preserving Machine Learning and Analytics
Capital One 4.7
Senior principal scientist job in McLean, VA
* Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to deliver a product customers love* Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Python, Conda, AWS, H2O, Spark, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data* Build machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation* Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals* Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.* Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.* A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.* A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics* A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics* A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)* Master's Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)* At least 1 year of experience working with AWS* At least 3 years' experience in Python, Scala, or R* At least 3 years' experience with machine learning* At least 3 years' experience with SQLCapital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
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$71k-90k yearly est. 1d ago
Lead Quantitative Social Scientist
LMI Consulting, LLC 3.9
Senior principal scientist job in Tysons Corner, VA
Job ID 2025-13460 # of Openings 1 Category Data/Analytics Benefit Type Salaried High Fringe/Full-Time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Quantitative Social Scientist to oversee and conduct two comprehensive, independent assessments for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The successful candidate will lead data and methodology analysis for mental health care and suicide prevention programs, as mandated by the Clay Hunt Act and Hannon Act. The role will primarily focus on analyzing program effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and veteran satisfaction to ensure compliance with Congressional requirements and delivering impactful insights for VA to use in its mission to prevent veteran suicides through a comprehensive public health approach.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Data Analysis:
Utilize data provided by VA's Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) to answer program evaluation and assessment questions, including but not limited to:
Veterans Outcome Assessment (VOA):Annual assessments on symptoms, functioning, well-being, and experience of care from veterans starting a new mental health outpatient program, reassessed after three months.
Satisfaction Surveys:Data from veterans on their satisfaction with VA and non-VA mental health care and experiences of care.
Clinical Templates:Data from national templates such as evidence-based psychotherapies, records of suicide and overdose events, intensity levels for community-based care, and services provided during treatment.
Performance Measures:Facility-level data from Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning measures and other measures within the Mental Health Information System, a collection of over 100 measures characterizing mental health treatment in the VA.
NEPEC Data:Data collected by the Northeastern Program Evaluation Center or other VA program evaluation centers for program monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Examine and analyze data across differences in target conditions, care intensity, medical and mental health comorbidities, demographics, and sex differences.
Identify and address gaps in data quality and integrity, cleanse and manipulate data as necessary to ensure valid, reliable analysis.
Review and validate analytical data sets to ensure they meet statistical validity and quality standards.
Communicate any identified data inaccuracies or deficiencies to the VA and assist in determining additional data collection needs to address gaps.
Program Evaluation:
Independently evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs to measure effectiveness in achieving outcomes.
Perform comparative analyses using internal (intra-Veteran) and external (inter-Veteran) data.
Conduct sub-group analyses to determine relative effectiveness for specific veteran cohorts and identify service gaps.
Develop predictive models to forecast program outcomes and identify key factors influencing success.
Methodology Development:
Develop evaluation plans incorporating human-centered design principles to understand user needs.
Employ the CDC's Program Evaluation Framework and propose innovative statistical methods as necessary.
Reassess business rules, cost estimates, and outcome measures for program evaluations.
Reporting:
Prepare annual evaluation reports, Congressionally Mandated Reports (CMR), and other supporting materials for the Clay Hunt Act and Staff Sergent Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grants Program (SSG Fox SPGP).
Propose best practices for mental health care and suicide prevention and document key barriers and facilitators to implementation.
Ensure timely submission of deliverables with accurate and comprehensive analysis.
Create advanced visualizations and dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or custom scripts to communicate complex data effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Coordinate with VA program leads, stakeholders, and external partners for data acquisition, methodology vetting, and program insights.
Conduct interviews and transition meetings as part of the discovery phase.
Data Analyst Oversight:
Supervise and provide direction to 1-2 Data Analysts, ensuring that analysis activities align with project requirements and objectives.
Guide Data Analysts on appropriate methodologies to use for various analyses.
Review and validate the work of Data Analysts to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Data Analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Political Science, Quantitative Methods, Public Policy, Psychology, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in applied data science, program evaluation, and analytics.
Proven track record in leading data science projects, especially in the federal space.
Extensive experience with statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, experiential design, data management, and evaluating large-scale programs.
Expertise in Python, R, SQL, and statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS).
Proficiency in deep learning, Bayesian models, and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar for creating reports and dashboards.
Strong background in quantitative deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
Experience in data cleansing and manipulation to ensure data usability and integrity.
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on client needs and federal compliance.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities to effectively convey complex data insights to various audiences.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify data quality issues, communicate gaps, and recommend additional data collection requirements.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders and team members.
Demonstrated ability to generate actionable insights through in-depth analysis and translate findings into clear, concise, and impactful reports.
Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Political Science, Quantitative Methods, Public Policy, Psychology, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience evaluating Mental Health and Suicide Prevention programs.
Understanding of VA evaluation frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Experience working with federal contracts, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Previous experience conducting independent assessments and drafting Congressionally Mandated Reports.
Target salary range: $114,000 - $190,045
Disclaimer:
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. Final compensation will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to your skills, experience, education, and/or certifications.
LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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$114k-190k yearly 2d ago
Associate Scientist I
Microbac 4.0
Senior principal scientist job in Sterling, VA
Come join our family! Microbac Laboratories is an essential business offering competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flex-time, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!
Whether you are just starting your career in science or looking to further it, Microbac will put you on the path of an exciting career with room to grow. Quality, safety, giving back to our communities, diversity and inclusion, customer success and employee wellbeing are part of our core culture. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our family as an Associate Scientist I.
ABOUT MICROBAC
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients worldwide, offering laboratory solutions to the life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined over nearly 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.
Through our network of laboratories, offices, and field services, we have the flexibility to meet the unique requirements for each client, project, and scope.
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Scientist I, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for assisting with the conduct of microbiological assays and associated activities to determine antimicrobial efficacy of household and commercial cleaning products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Following established SOP's and adhering to state, federal and other accrediting body requirements, collect information about the antimicrobial properties of substances/samples to support the analytical testing needs of our clients for such purposes as quantitative or qualitative analysis, and product development
* Perform laboratory housekeeping duties to include autoclaving and glassware processing
* Prepare necessary standards, solutions, reagents, media, etc., required for sample analyses
* Perform equipment and instrumentation set up
* Operate basic and specialized laboratory instrumentation
* Prepare and analyze samples
* Accurately record observations and data and interpret results
* Assists in the development and validation of new analytical methods
* Assists in the development of new laboratory procedures
* Assist department supervisors and managers with staff training
* Sign off on final certificates of analysis
* Contribute to writing, editing, and reviewing SOP's
* Monitor and address sample backlog issues
* Perform peer review of data to ensure accuracy
* Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks, and equipment records
* Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
* Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution in a related field of applied science
* Prior analytical testing experience
* Above average knowledge of principles, terminology, practices, techniques, and instrumentation commonly used in a laboratory setting
* Ability to interpret data and prepare reports
* Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage time to meet deadlines and rush orders
* Computer literacy
* Ability to work with delicate laboratory equipment
* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools; talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit.
* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a general laboratory and office environment.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* This job may require travel less than 20%
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to safety, quality and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and life science markets.
OTHER:
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties an employee may be required to perform. Microbac reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Employment is at-will. Microbac, promotes a drug-free, alcohol-free workplace. Applicants considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
Microbac is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
$55k-79k yearly est. 8d ago
Geodetic Scientist
Core4Ce Careers
Senior principal scientist job in Springfield, VA
We are seeking a candidate who is highly knowledgeable in Geodesy with deep expertise in science and theories governing the Earth's geometry, orientation, motion, and physical fields. The ideal candidate will understand how the size and shape of the Earth are measured and modeled, how the planet moves through space, and how its gravitational and magnetic fields behave and evolve over time. This role supports advanced research, analysis, and mission applications that rely on precise Earth modeling and geophysical insight.
Key Responsibilities:
Apply advanced geodetic theory to characterize and model the Earth's size, shape, and physical properties.
Analyze Earth orientation parameters, rotational dynamics, and orbital motion as they apply to mission and system requirements.
Interpret and model gravitational and magnetic potential fields and their temporal variations.
Support the development, refinement, and validation of geodetic reference frames, Earth system models, and geophysical datasets.
Provide expert consultation to government stakeholders, mission planners, and technical teams on geodesy-related impacts to systems, sensors, and analytic workflows.
Prepare technical reports, briefings, and recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
*This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.
Required Qualifications:
Degree in geological sciences, geodesy, geophysics, physics, or quantum physics.
TS/SCI (will need to obtain a CI Poly)
Strong knowledge of geodesy, Earth system science, or related geophysics disciplines. Understanding of Earth shape, gravity models, magnetic field theories, and Earth orientation/rotation dynamics.
Experience applying geodetic or geophysical principles to scientific, analytic, or operational problems leveraging interpolation methods, kriging and least square colocation.
Ability to interpret complex geophysical datasets and communicate findings clearly.
Experience with geodetic reference frames, satellite geodesy, GNSS, or gravity/magnetic modeling.
Familiarity with IC or DoD mission areas that rely on precise Earth modeling.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, GIS software (ArcGIS Pro/GIS applications).
5 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree. OR a MA/MS degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD degree.
Why Work for Us?
Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.
We offer:
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Got a big idea? At Core4ce,
The Forge
gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.
Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
$60k-88k yearly est. 44d ago
Junior-Mid Scientist SDA, TS/SCI with CI Poly - $95K - $180K + 15% 401k
Millennial Software Solutions
Senior principal scientist job in Chantilly, VA
About Millennial Software:
Millennial Software is revolutionizing the landscape of security and defense by leveraging our core competencies in software development, automation, DevSecOps, and machine learning.
We are an employee-owned company, every employee receives equity in the company
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents
Ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits
15% 401(k) company contribution
30 days of PTO/holidays
Generous training budget
Paid Paternal and Maternal Leave
Business development / growth incentives
Top notch company swag
About the Position:
Millennial Software is seeking a Junior-Mid level Scientist to join our team supporting a Government customer on national security efforts and SDA products and program development. You'll develop algorithms, metrics, and software to assist Orbital Analysts by automating sensor tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of space-object tracking data. You will apply orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to real-time operational challenges such as orbit determination, catalog maintenance, maneuver assessment, and collision avoidance. Working in Linux-based environments, you'll build scripts and services to monitor and improve data processing pipelines, and you'll partner with customers and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical outcomes.
Essential Functions:
Develop algorithms and performance metrics that support Orbital Analysts' daily SSA workflows (e.g., catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, conjunction/collision avoidance).
Develop algorithms and software that automate and enhance sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination.
Build and maintain software/scripts to automate, monitor, and improve data processing pipelines related to space operations.
Apply orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to operational problems including orbit determination and maintenance, orbit decay, and orbital maneuvers for station keeping and change of station.
Define validation approaches and quantify algorithm performance; document assumptions, limitations, and results for operational use.
Engage with customers and stakeholders to refine requirements, demonstrate capabilities, and ensure mission outcomes.
Contribute technical ideas that influence SDA product and program features, roadmap, and strategy.
Serve as a technical expert and key contributor to space surveillance technology development.
Execute all responsibilities in alignment with core values, mission, and purpose.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
At least 2-10 years of space-related experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and collision avoidance; includes real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems.
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.
Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations.
Ability to apply orbital mechanics/astrodynamics to operations, including orbit determination and maintenance; general and special perturbation-based data and formats; orbit decay; and orbital maneuvers for station keeping/change of station.
Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat and/or Fedora.
Ability to develop and implement algorithms in software/scripts using Python, MATLAB, or other and produce clear technical documentation.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to work on-site at one of the following locations - Virginia: Fairfax, Chantilly McLean, Sterling, or Colorado: Colorado Springs.
Nice to have:
Experience with sensor tasking workflows, operations tooling, or real-time/near-real-time processing environments.
Experience with modern software engineering practices (Git workflows, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD).
Experience with data engineering/stream processing and observability (logging/metrics/tracing) in mission systems.
Experience with cloud, containers, or scalable deployment patterns (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes)
Millennial Software Solutions
Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment
on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Salary Description $95,000 - $180,000 annually
$51k-78k yearly est. 10d ago
Principal Associate, Data Scientist - LLM Customization Team
Capital One 4.7
Senior principal scientist job in McLean, VA
* Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI powered products that change how customers interact with their money.* Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Hugging Face, LangChain, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.* Be the expert in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), adapt and finetune them for customer facing applications and features.* Build machine learning and NLP models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, and validation; partnering with engineering teams to operationalize them in scalable and resilient production systems that serve 80+ million customers.* Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.* Customer first. You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.* Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.* Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.* A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.* Technical. You're comfortable with advanced ML and DL technologies including language models and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience working with LLMs and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.* Influential. You are passionate about AI/ML and can bring along a cross functional team in breakthrough innovations. You communicate clearly and effectively to share your findings with non-technical audiences.* You are experienced in training language models or large computer vision models as well as have expertise in one or more key subdomains such as: training optimization, self-supervised learning, explainability, RLHF.* You have an engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in training data and inference volumes. You have experience in delivering libraries, platforms, or solution level code to existing products.* A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics* A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration plus 3 years of experience performing data analytics* A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)* Master's Degree in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics, or PhD in “STEM” field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)* At least 1 year of experience working with AWS* At least 3 years' experience in Python, Scala, or R* At least 3 years' experience with machine learning* At least 3 years' experience with SQLCapital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
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$71k-90k yearly est. 3d ago
Tactical Sports Scientist II - Clearance Required
LMI 3.9
Senior principal scientist job in Newport News, VA
LMI seeks a Tactical Sports Scientist II to support the U.S. Army's Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) initiative as a member of the Analytics functional team within the H2F Program Support Team.
The Tactical Sports Scientist II supports the applied analysis and interpretation of human performance, workload, and recovery data to inform readiness assessment and injury-risk awareness within the Holistic Health and Fitness Management System (H2FMS). This role focuses on execution and analytic support, not training delivery, coaching, or independent scientific strategy development.
The Tactical Sports Scientist II works closely with epidemiologists, data engineers, AI/ML engineers, research psychologists, and software teams to ensure that performance-related data are accurately interpreted and integrated into analytics, dashboards, and decision-support products delivered through the Government-managed H2F application.
LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.
Responsibilities
Support analysis of performance, workload, fatigue, and recovery-related data across Army populations.
Assist in identifying trends and patterns related to training exposure, readiness, and performance outcomes.
Apply foundational sports science principles under senior scientific and Government direction.
Support interpretation of data from wearable sensors and performance monitoring technologies (e.g., activity, workload, physiological indicators).
Assist in evaluating data quality, consistency, and appropriate use of performance metrics.
Coordinate with data engineers to support ingestion and integration of performance-related data into H2FMS.
Assist data scientists and AI/ML engineers with preparation and validation of performance-related analytic inputs.
Support review and testing of analytic outputs related to performance, workload, and recovery.
Help translate applied sports science concepts into system requirements under Government direction.
Collaborate with epidemiologists and research psychologists to support integrated analysis of injury, behavioral, and performance data.
Coordinate with software and user engagement teams to ensure performance-related insights are accurately reflected in user-facing outputs.
Support preparation of analytic summaries and briefing materials as directed.
Contribute to documentation of analytic methods, assumptions, and limitations.
Support adherence to Government data governance, privacy, and usage requirements.
Maintain familiarity with Army H2F doctrine and approved performance science practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting applied sports science or human performance analysis in military, tactical, athletic, or physically demanding environments.
Foundational knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, workload management, fatigue, and recovery concepts.
Experience or exposure to performance monitoring tools or wearable technologies.
Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams spanning analytics, research, and software.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting applied performance analysis in military or tactical environments.
Familiarity with basic data analysis, visualization, or analytics tools.
Experience working alongside data science or engineering teams.
Prior experience supporting DoW or federal customers.
Location & Travel
Duty Location: This is an in-person position requiring daily on-site support at Fort Eustis, Virginia.
Travel: Limited travel outside Fort Eustis may be required in support of program coordination or stakeholder engagement.
The target salary range for this position is up to- $155,038.
The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.