Data Scientist (AI/Defense)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (AI/Defense): Researching and implementing advanced analytical methodologies to support defense intelligence programs with an accent on AI, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Focus on automating analytic workflows, developing knowledge graphs, and enhancing predictive capabilities for complex intelligence problems.

Location: Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance with an in-scope CI poly. Position is based in Reston, VA.

Salary: $113,000–$188,000 annually (Washington, DC metropolitan area).

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focused on spatial intelligence and advanced analytics for defense and decision-making applications.

What you will do

• Collaborate with analysts to solve complex data challenges using pattern identification and visualization.
• Research and implement forward-looking analytic methodologies leveraging statistical techniques.
• Expand Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities for improved entity recognition and visualization.
• Automate structured analytic methods and workflows to increase scalability.
• Develop and integrate semantic technologies, including ontologies and knowledge graphs.
• Design dashboards to communicate complex data insights to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance and in-scope CI poly.
• 8 years of experience and an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated experience with Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data mining, and software development workflows (Git).
• Knowledge of AI, advanced analytics, cloud architecture, and data storage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with structured and unstructured data.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with graph databases or graph data structures.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience with Apache Spark, Hadoop, or C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Robust 401(k) plan with company match.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance and adoption reimbursement.
• Pet insurance coverage.