Data Scientist

Leidos

$107K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI/ML, Data Science, or Operations Research with 10 years of relevant experience
  • An Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered
  • Skill in at least one high-level programming language like Python and knowledge of C/C++
  • Experience in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI, or Python libraries
  • Ability to translate complex data insights for non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets
  • Characterize and assess large datasets for mission needs
  • Make informed recommendations on technical solutions considering intelligence capabilities
  • Analyze SIGINT data to support CNO Community capabilities
  • Develop automated analytics workflows using advanced techniques

Benefits

  • Opportunity to apply cutting-edge AI/ML techniques in intelligence data
  • Work in the dynamic field of cyber operations
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation and disruption
  • Engagement with large-scale data processing and analytics
  • Access to advanced technologies like Spark and cloud platforms
Full Job Description
Data Scientist in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The work focuses on applying your AI/ML experience to assess large datasets to support development and improvement of CNO Community capabilities with analytics and tools for CNE, Malware Analysis, and sensor improvement. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of data modeling, large language models (LLM), and qualitative and quantitative techniques to normalize, analyze, and visualize RF, PERFORMA, and other SIGINT data in a large-scale data processing environment using technologies such as Spark, cloud data platforms, Python, and SQL.

What will you do in this role?
  • Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets and answer analytic questions into technical requirements providing principled conclusions from the data using elements of mathematics, statistics, computer science, AI/ML, and domain specific knowledge.
  • Characterize, explore, and assess large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and structure inherent in Intelligence data holdings for mission needs.
  • Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical solutions by maintaining awareness of the constantly shifting intelligence collection, processing, storage and analytic capabilities and limitations.


Minimum Requirements Include:
  • To qualify for work in this environment, you must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in areas such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science, and Operations Research and 10 years of relevant experience.
    • An Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
    • A degree in other technical fields if you have a coursework concentrating in advanced mathematics, probability and statistics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, computer science, and/or data mining.
    • A broader range of degrees will be considered if accompanied by certificate in areas such as Data Science and AI/ML.
  • Skill in at least one high-level language such as Python and at least one language such as C/C++ and experience developing data visualization using Tableau, Power BI, or Python libraries.
  • Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and automated analytics workflow development and effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively.
  • Experience in Intelligence or cyber operations and analysis with target knowledge or experience is a plus.

Original Posting:
January 16, 2026

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.

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