Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) / On-site Sponsor Facility
Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
Praescient Analytics is looking for a Data Scientist to join our team in support of an Intelligence Community agency. You will process, analyze, and visualize complex, large-scale structured and unstructured datasets to deliver actionable intelligence insights and executive dashboards that drive critical customer decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Preprocess, analyze, and transform complex structured and unstructured data into clear, actionable analytical findings and executive dashboards.
- Apply statistical modeling and data science techniques to identify trends, complex patterns, challenges, and operational opportunities.
- Build dynamic, interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau and data science libraries.
- Develop reproducible data analytics artifacts using Jupyter Notebooks, GitHub repositories, and briefing materials.
- Support database management, gold-standard dataset creation, data cataloging, and metadata management across diverse domains (socio-political, economic, military).
- Conduct ad-hoc analytics and research to augment existing analytical tradecraft and methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field).
- Analytics Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data analytics.
- Programming: Minimum of 5 years of experience using Python or R with relevant data libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
- Databases & Querying: Minimum of 5 years of experience with SQL querying and relational/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Visualization & Time-Series: Minimum of 5 years of experience analyzing time-series data and creating data visualizations/dashboards (including Tableau).
- Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with Tableau Prep for automated data cleaning and workflow setup.
- Experience using Splunk, including establishing automated data processes inside secure customer environments.
- Familiarity with Sponsor data assets, enterprise security controls, and governance practices.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
- Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
- A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
- Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
- A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies
Benefits:
- Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel & performance incentives
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
- $5K annual training allowance
Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.
Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.