Data Scientist

General Information

Requisition # R63565 Locations USA-MD-Fort Meade Posting Date 10/03/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a mission-driven and innovative Data Scientist to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD. In this role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning and statistical analytics to support national security objectives. You will collaborate with subject matter experts and customers to guide analytic development from prototype to production, making an impact by delivering high-value data-driven insights.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of data scientists across multiple analytic development efforts
• Collaborating with customers and SMEs to define analytic requirements and ensure alignment with mission goals
• Guiding the team in prototyping and transitioning advanced analytics into operational environments
• Applying state-of-the-art machine learning, statistical, and graph-based algorithms to large and complex datasets
• Delegating analytic tasks to team members and overseeing performance to meet project objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science)
• 7+ years of experience analyzing datasets and developing advanced analytics
• 7+ years of experience programming with data analysis tools such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a data science environment
• Familiarity with transitioning analytic prototypes into production within secure systems
• Strong knowledge of emerging machine learning algorithms and their operational applications

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required to be considered for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

The projected compensation range for this position is $138,700.00-$231,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.  In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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