Data Scientist
Connexzia
Fort Meade, MD · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Experience level: Mid-senior
Experience required: 3 Years
Education level: Bachelors degree
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Defense & Space
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly (Full Scope is preferred)
Summary of Position:
You will join a skilled team applying cutting edge research in a complex and evolving data environment, develop code to perform complex modeling to detect and characterize objects (using python, tensorflow, pytorch and related software packages) and enhance an evolving analytic tradecraft. You will integrate data from a variety of sources, formats and disciplines into coherent databases, train foundation models to advance the Intelligence Community, fine-tune models to address real intelligence questions, and write compelling documentation and reports for decision makers.
This position will be part of our Defense and Intelligence Team serving the Intelligence Community as our primary customer.
Essential Functions:
· Conceptual, quantitative, organizational, research, writing, verbal communication and graphical representation skills.
· Sound judgment and creative problem solving and independent working skills.
· Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills to work with individuals and organizations, to include varying levels and types (Government, industry, and academia).
· Facilitation skills to bring diverse groups together on issues and reach consensus across stakeholders.
· The ability to perform complex analyses and to communicate its results using accurate, concise, and effective writing and through descriptive and graphical representations.
· Technical understanding of the systems supporting aspects of the functional areas.
· Knowledge of standard tools [e.g., the Sponsors various computing networks, Microsoft Office Products], as appropriate; and a demonstrated ability to learn to use and support other tools that may be added or developed as the program evolves.
· Flexibility in assisting with ad hoc tasks and in adjusting as tasks are re-prioritized.
Job Specifications/Requirements:
· Active TS/SCI security clearance with the required Polygraph · Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience. · Data Science experience · Python and/or R · Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection
Desired Skills:
· Prior experience with Pytorch, keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement · Masters degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc) with 1 year of relevant experience · Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc)
Must have:
Active TS/SCI security clearance with the Polygraph required (Full Scope is preferred)
Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics, etc.) with 3 years of relevant experience.
Data Science experience
Python and/or R
Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Object Detection
Prior experience with Pytorch, keras and overhead imagery would be beneficial but not a requirement
Masters degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc) with 1 year of relevant experience
Bachelors degree in a technical field (computer science, mathematics, statistics etc)