NS2 Mission · 19 hours ago
Senior Data Scientist
Northern, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelNS2 Mission is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to support mission-critical programs and engineering teams in the Northern Virginia area. The role involves applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to solve real-world operational challenges while collaborating with engineers and mission stakeholders to design and deploy data-driven solutions.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights
Design, develop, and deploy statistical models and machine learning / AI solutions
Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) into analytical workflows and mission tools
Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting products for technical and non-technical audiences
Build and support data-driven applications, including chatbot and decision-support tools
Collaborate with software engineers and system architects to transition analytics into production environments
Ensure data quality, validate sources, and document analytical methodologies
Clearly communicate complex technical findings to mission stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Strong background in mathematics and/or statistics (high-priority requirement)
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Hands-on experience with Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience using Elasticsearch for search, analytics, or data exploration
Demonstrated experience creating data visualizations, dashboards, and chatbot tools
Experience building or supporting chatbot tools or AI-enabled user interfaces
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to support teams onsite in the Northern Virginia area
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in a quantitative or technical discipline
Familiarity with big data technologies or cloud-based analytics platforms
Experience supporting government, DoD, or Intelligence Community programs
Benefits
NS2 Mission’s culture of inclusion
Focus on health and well-being
Flexible working models
Accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities
Company
NS2 Mission
NS2 Mission’s expert engineers and intelligence analysts provide tailored solutions to our nation’s classified Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, employing emerging technologies and pushing the technical edge.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase