Data Scientist at Mantech International Corporation

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and client-oriented Data Scientist to join our Data and AI Practice. This position requires full-time on-site presence in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of architects, developers, data engineers, and data scientists to deliver advanced AI-driven data exploitation tools to meet the evolving sensemaking needs of national security and law enforcement missions. The ideal candidate will have deep data science skills and experience, a firm understanding of data science and machine learning tools and frameworks, and client-oriented approach to applying technology to complex data exploitation problems.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Tackle technical challenges in data science, including algorithm development, model building, data manipulation, and other related tasks.Elicit detailed business problem knowledge from stakeholders and integrate this understanding into the development of algorithms, models, and tools.Develop sophisticated data science tools to identify patterns, anomalies, and trends within data.Utilize clustering methods and techniques for entity extraction, disambiguation, and resolution to organize and analyze data.Effectively communicate methods and findings to a diverse audience, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Maintain currency with the latest advancements in data science and AI methods and applicationsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field and 5 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 3 years of experienceProven experience with statistical analytics, machine learning, generative AI (prompt engineering, fine tuning, agentic solutions) and knowledge-based methodsIn-depth knowledge of data science methodologies for analyzing structured and unstructured data (e.g., clustering, anomaly detection, trend analysis).Knowledge of one or more cloud providers AI/ML services (e.g., Google Cloud) and experience working across environments and on premise.Demonstrated expertise in Python and extensive experience with data science frameworks such as scikit-learn.Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., Flowise).Proven experience in the development and deployment of machine learning models Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in a related field Experience with analyzing and reporting on diverse dataDeep expertise in one or more data science specialties, such as natural language processing, computer vision, or deep learningExcellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating information to a technical and non-technical stakeholdersClearance Requirements:Must have active TS clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Physical Requirements:Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the timeMust be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnelConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computerThe person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and clients, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsThe person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Apply Now