Data Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Data Scientist (AI): Developing and maintaining data extraction, processing, and predictive modeling workflows for national security missions with an accent on LLM integration and scalable data engineering. Focus on transforming complex structured and unstructured datasets into actionable intelligence within a highly sensitive, cleared environment.

Location: Must be based in Reston, VA (Onsite). Requires active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph and U.S. Citizenship.

Salary: $113,000 - $188,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is a spatial intelligence company focused on providing critical analytic insights to government stakeholders.

What you will do

• Automate and maintain data extraction, cleaning, and processing workflows using Python and SQL.
• Process structured and unstructured datasets using big data frameworks like Spark or Hadoop.
• Develop and evaluate predictive models to support mission-focused use cases.
• Implement LLM-based solutions for summarization, tagging, and information retrieval.
• Document methods and results for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and iterate on data solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or data engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with NLP and LLM concepts and practical application of pre-trained models.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with cloud-based environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Knowledge of RAG, embeddings, and vector search techniques.
• Exposure to CI/CD, version control, and software engineering best practices.

Culture & Benefits

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