Lead Data Scientist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Data Scientist to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates new, innovative methodologies to detect threats by collaborating with data visualization experts, analysts, and leadership.
• Utilizes cutting-edge technologies for in-depth threat analysis and develops algorithms that proactively support analysts in detecting insider risk.
• Provides data expertise by building custom data pipelines for large datasets using commercial and/or open-source data science tools.
• Develops tools and methodologies to ensure that vast amounts of structured and unstructured data are properly categorized, processed, and presented to analysts efficiently.
• Stays current on all data science methodologies, developments, and industry best practices, and evaluates and recommends new techniques to further develop the Insider Threat Program.
• Utilizes Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning techniques, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), to develop natural language categorization and querying capabilities and provides modeling approaches to assess personnel risk and suitability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Data Science, Statistics/Mathematics and 10+ years of relevant experience with statistical data modeling and software analytics.

• In lieu of an Advanced degree: Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of relevant experience with statistical data modeling and software analytics.

• Subject Matter Expertise in statistical data modeling, data science, and programming algorithms with data visualization software packages.

• Experience writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical reports, training manuals or similar documentation.

• Ability to travel domestically.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.