Data Scientist
MANTECHAbout the role
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist in Fort Meade, MD, to drive cutting-edge statistical analytics and cloud-based data solutions for national security objectives.
In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts and customers to guide analytic development from prototype to production, delivering high-value data-driven insights while laying the groundwork for the future integration of machine learning into mission operations.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Executing and contributing technical expertise across multiple data science and analytic development efforts in a secure cloud environment.
Collaborating with customers, intelligence analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to align analytic requirements with mission goals.
Prototyping and transitioning data pipelines and advanced analytics into scalable, operational environments.
Applying statistical modeling, data analysis, and graph-based approaches to complex datasets, preparing workflows for future machine learning applications.
Managing individual analytic tasks and delivering high-quality technical work to meet project objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or technical field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, computer science, data science, physics, or related discipline) or 4 additional years of direct relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
7+ years of experience in a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or related technical role.
7+ years of experience working with standard data analysis tools, frameworks, or languages (such as Python, R, SQL, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining data workflows, pipelines, and analytic prototypes within secure cloud infrastructure.
Practical knowledge of advanced statistical modeling and foundational machine learning techniques, with familiarity in containerization and modern Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to support the team's evolving Machine Learning roadmap.
Clearance Requirements
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.
Frequently communicates with coworkers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Responsibilities
- Executing and contributing technical expertise across multiple data science and analytic development efforts in a secure cloud environment.
- Collaborating with customers, intelligence analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to align analytic requirements with mission goals.
- Prototyping and transitioning data pipelines and advanced analytics into scalable, operational environments.
- Applying statistical modeling, data analysis, and graph-based approaches to complex datasets, preparing workflows for future machine learning applications.
- Managing individual analytic tasks and delivering high-quality technical work to meet project objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or technical field or 4 additional years of direct relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- 7+ years of experience in a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or related technical role.
- 7+ years of experience working with standard data analysis tools, frameworks, or languages.
Skills mentioned
About MANTECH
About Us: At MANTECH, we believe national security demands more than technology—it requires an unwavering dedication to the mission and the warfighters who defend it. For nearly 60 years, we have considered our work a matter of public trust, engineering the strategic advantage needed to secure the nation, protect our communities, and advance global health care. The modern battlespace is complex, volatile, and deeply interconnected. When federal managers, intelligence professionals, and military leaders face unrelenting operational hurdles, they don’t need a vendor. They need a trusted advisor who has navigated these high-stakes environments before. We bring battle-tested credibility and a sense of urgency to every challenge, helping our heroes overcome their toughest battles to achieve ultimate success. Engineered for Mission Success: We continually innovate to deliver high-tech solutions across the Defense & Space, Intelligence & Homeland Security, and Commercial sectors: * Cyberspace Superiority: Full-spectrum operations built to anticipate aggressive digital threats, secure critical supply chains, and dominate the domain. * Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming fragmented data into near real-time, actionable insights that accelerate decision-making at the tactical edge. * Digital Modernization & Systems Engineering: Utilizing Agile DevSecOps and advanced digital twinning to build resilient, cloud-native architectures from the ground up. Powered by Mission-First Talent: Our depth is rooted in the people who live the mission firsthand. Comprised of more than 9,000 talented employees around the world, nearly 40% of our workforce are veterans. Many others join us directly from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, and commercial agencies. We understand your challenges because we know your world firsthand. MANTECH | Always Advancing