Data Scientist

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Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and client-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will assist in the design, development, and implementation of advanced data science capabilities to achieve client mission goals. You will collaborate with a team of consultants, engineers and data scientists to leverage AI, data science and machine learning to deliver solutions to client business problems. The ideal candidate will have solid data science skills, a firm understanding of machine learning frameworks, and client-oriented approach to applying technology to complex problems.

This is a Hybrid position.

Responsibilities:

• Perform experiments to evaluate emerging data science and related technologies, such as generative AI, quantum, and explainable AI techniques.
• Develop models and solutions for problems sets in a broad range of data science application areas, including but not limited to natural language processing, graph analytics, computer vision, anomaly detection, data visualization, and metrics creation.
• Contribute to applied research on solution accelerators, prototypes, proofs-of-concept, and methods for use in client engagements.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists to analyze large datasets and extract meaningful insights
• Perform knowledge elicitation from client of business problem details and incorporate that knowledge into algorithms, models, and approaches in client solutions.
• Participate in solution development through whiteboarding sessions with clients, partners, and coworkers.
• Communicate findings to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders and engage clients by effectively conveying complex technical concepts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn) and with Python or R programming languages
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including client-facing discussions and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, data science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, IBM Cloud).
• Prior internship or project experience in AI, machine learning, or data science.
• Expertise in one or more data science specialties, such as natural language processing, computer vision, or deep learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating information to a senior executive audience.

Clearance Requirements:

• No clearance required to start.
• Must have US Citizenship
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance

The projected compensation range for this position is $66,500-$110,800. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

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