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ECS · 3 hours ago

Senior Data Scientist

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their mission-critical team. In this role, you will architect innovative data solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights to support national security operations and warfighter support.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Steven Mashinski, CDR, CMVR, CTR

Responsibilities

Architect Solutions, Not Just Code Design and implement end-to-end data science architectures that process multi-INT data streams at scale. You'll build automated pipelines that transform terabytes of structured and unstructured data into mission-critical intelligence products

Lead Through Expertise Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for advanced analytics, mentoring team members while maintaining hands-on technical contributions. Your insights will shape program direction and capability roadmaps

Innovate Continuously Research, prototype, and deploy cutting-edge analytical methodologies. Apply machine learning, network analytics, and advanced statistical techniques to solve intelligence problems that have never been solved before

Deliver Clarity from Complexity Create sophisticated data visualizations and analytics dashboards that enable analysts to explore massive datasets intuitively, revealing patterns and relationships that drive intelligence assessments

Drive Mission Success Partner directly with customer stakeholders, understanding their intelligence questions and translating them into technical requirements. Your solutions will directly support critical intelligence operations

Technical Focus Areas

Geospatial Analytics: Advanced spatial analysis, pattern detection, and predictive modeling using GEOINT datasets

Multi-INT Fusion: Integrate and analyze data across GEOINT, SIGINT, OSINT, and other intelligence disciplines

Automation & Scale: Build production-grade Python solutions that handle massive data volumes with efficiency and reliability

Visual Intelligence: Develop interactive dashboards and network analytics that transform complex data into actionable insights

AI/ML Applications: Implement machine learning models for classification, clustering, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. The candidate must have previous experience in ABI tradecraft as well and the ability to produce finished products that adhere to NGA and DNI standards

Qualification

PythonGeospatial AnalyticsAI/ML ApplicationsMulti-INT FusionData VisualizationDatabase TechnologiesAutomation & ScaleIndependent OperatorExceptional CommunicationMentoring

Required

US Citizen

Active TS/SCI security clearance required to apply; must be able to pass a CounterIntelligence (CI) polygraph following customer indoctrination

High School Diploma and 10+ years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Bachelors / Masters degree in a related field of study or a combination of military (10+ years), experience, training or certifications

Proven track record supporting Intelligence Community missions in operational environments

Senior-level proficiency in Python for data science, automation, and analytics pipeline development

Experience architecting solutions for large-scale structured and unstructured datasets

Hands-on experience with COTS platforms (Tableau, MATLAB, MapLarge) and GOTS capabilities for advanced statistical analysis

Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, and querying complex databases

Deep understanding of intelligence analysis workflows and how data science enables mission success

Experience conducting multi-INT research and analysis to support operational requirements

Ability to identify capability gaps and architect innovative technical solutions

Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor data scientists

Exceptional communication skills—translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Independent operator comfortable working in ambiguous, fast paced environments

Preferred

AI/ML development experience with production model deployment

Geospatial programming expertise: Python with GeoPandas/ArcPy, ArcObjects, GIScience techniques

Full-stack development capabilities: JavaScript/HTML5, .NET, C++, Java

Database technologies: Oracle, SQL, PostgreSQL, geodatabases (ArcSDE)

GIS platform expertise: ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise

Background building GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT databases for operational analysis

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees