Senior Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist)General InformationRequisition #691
Locations USA-DC
Posting Date 04/28/2026
Security Clearance Required - TS/SCI + CI Poly
Remote Type N/A
Time Type Full time
Description & RequirementsElder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented
Senior Exploitation Specialist (Data Scientist) to join our team in the
DC Metro Area.Minimum Qualifications:- 10+ years of relevant experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, data visualization, or business analytics. Certifications and technical training may be used to substitute some years of experience.
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with Esri solutions such as Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and secure enterprise Esri portals such as Safehouse and ICGIS.
- Senior-level proficiency in Python and its data science and visualization ecosystem (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Plotly, Dash, Bokeh,etc.)
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community operations.
- Demonstrated experience creating highly customized visualizations and analytic applications to meet unique business requirements.
- Demonstrated experience automating analytic and business processes using Python.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques to structured and unstructured datasets.
- Knowledge of and implementation experience with advanced analytic methodologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Clearance Requirements:- Must have an active TS/SCI + CI Poly
Physical Requirements:- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.