CACI International

Data Scientist

CACI International$90K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
  • Knowledge of various machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, neural networks)
  • Experience with Python and major deep learning frameworks (Keras, TensorFlow, pyTorch)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team on Machine Learning applications
  • Implement experiments using open source and custom tools
  • Evaluate existing solutions and suggest improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Wellness support programs
  • Financial and retirement plans
  • Family support resources
  • Opportunities for continuing education and development
  • Generous time off policy
Full Job Description
Job Title: Data Scientist

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 11/30/2026

The Opportunity:
CACI's Analytics Solution's Internal Research and Development (IRAD) group is seeking a Senior level Data Scientist/Researcher to work in our research and development lab in Denver, CO. Our IRAD team researches and develops innovative software based solutions that support multiple sectors that include Defense, National Security, Intelligence, and others. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, developing new and innovative software that has applications in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning analytics - among other areas, this may be the opportunity for you.

Location: Position is located Denver, CO. Any out of state applicants are assumed to be willing to relocate to the location. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:

  • Work within a cross-disciplinary team to research new applications of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning analytics.
  • Responsible for implementing experiments by leveraging open source and custom tools and techniques
  • Use critical thinking to assess deficiencies in existing solutions or expert system-based applications and provide recommendations for improvement


Qualifications:
Required: 

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
  • University Degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related Engineering discipline
  • Knowledge and practical experience using a variety of machine learning techniques, for example: linear regression, logistic regression, neural networks, support vector machines, anomaly detection, natural language processing, clustering and classification algorithms
  • Experience with Python and modern deep learning frameworks, such as Keras, TensorFlow, pyTorch, caffe.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Problems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem
  • Regularly employs ingenuity and creativity to develop new technical solutions to solve difficult problems
  • Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures
  • Steers high impact data science projects across business units


Desired:

  • Basic understanding and practical experience with Computer Vision including Pattern of Life (PoL) , Natural Language Processing, and Ontology Conversions
  • Experience working within research and development (R&D) environments
  • Experience working within Agile development teams leveraging DevOps methodology
  • Experience working within cross-functional teams following a SCRUM/Sprint-based project execution
  • Experience delivering software systems for DoD customers

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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