Data Scientist
Leidos
About the role
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Data Scientist with an entrepreneur’s mindset to support a fast-paced and growing data science team working on projects critical to National Security.
Responsibilities Include:
Build statistical and machine learning models, conducting natural language processing (NLP), and developing automated solutions for complex business challenges.
Construct and execute complex database search queries across multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces.
Perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data.
Leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and make data-driven recommendations.
Learn and leverage technologies including AWS and Git.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.
BS degree and 8 – 12 years relevant technical experience or Master’s with 6 – 10 years of relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
Experience with Python is required.
Social network analysis (SNA) experience
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction is required.
Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP) is required. Familiarity with NLP libraries and tools (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow).
Experience with frequentist statistics, probability, and predictive modeling, along with knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods.
Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib) is required.
#ASBA
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Original Posting:
November 5, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Responsibilities
- Build statistical and machine learning models, conduct NLP, and develop automated solutions.
- Construct and execute complex database queries using SQL and APIs.
- Scrape web data and process unstructured data.
- Use automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Learn and use technologies including AWS and Git.
Qualifications
- Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant technical experience, or a master’s degree with 6–10 years; a technical doctorate may be accepted.
- Experience with Python and social network analysis.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction.
- Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing.
- Knowledge of frequentist statistics, probability, predictive modeling, computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, or Matplotlib.
Benefits
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting
- Flexible schedules
- Discounted stock purchase plan
- Technical upskilling, education, and training support
- Paid parental leave
Skills mentioned
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government & commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead, visit careers.leidos.com for our latest opportunities.
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