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Data Scientist

Ardent Principles · Custom Software Development · AI Consulting & Integration · TS/SCI · Python · 19 days ago

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$130k – $260k per year

Location

In office (McLean)

Seniority

Architect · 16+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Ardent Principles scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Ardent Principles

Ardent Principles is an American information technology services firm in the Washington DC area that offers data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation and IT program management to its clients. It was founded by chief executive Robert McCauley, a Howard University computer science graduate with more than two decades in IT, and most of its openings are in Northern Virginia, chiefly Chantilly, McLean, Herndon and Reston. It hires software developers in Java, Spring Boot and ServiceNow, data scientists, machine learning and AI engineers, cloud, network and Linux engineers, cyber security engineers and systems architects.

ardentprinciples.com · HQ: Chantilly, United States · IT Staffing & Staff Augmentation · AI Consulting & Integration · Data Engineering & Migration Services · Custom Software Development · 51-200 employees

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REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in McLean, VA

EXPERIENCE: 16+ years

We are seeking a highly capable Data Scientist (SME Level) with demonstrated experience in advanced natural language processing, machine learning, and analytical research to support mission-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise with Python-based NLP workflows, deep learning frameworks, and modern transformer architectures, along with the ability to clearly communicate methodological decisions and analytical findings to technical and senior-level audiences.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence

"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.

Join us and let's shape the future together!

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