Applied Data Scientist, AI Data Platforms
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
What You'll do:
Groundswell is seeking a Data Scientist to help build, configureand operate an AI-assisted platform that helps organizations understand, governand move complex enterprise data. It combines knowledge graphs, semantic search, machine learningand AI agents with human review. You will work on the ground with a small team to prepare this platform for mission use. Your work spans data preparation, knowledge management, AI evaluationand the analysis that drives platform decisions. You will make sure outputs are accurate, explainableand trusted by mission stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Translate mission and customer data questions into clear objectives, success measuresand evaluation criteria.
Profile, cleanand characterize complex multi-source enterprise data. Identifygaps, conflicts, quality issuesand relationships that affect downstream use.
Build and maintainthe metadata, data dictionaries and reference vocabularies that ground the data platform in each customer environment.
Configure and tune AI-assisted capabilities that match, classify, rankand validatedata across systems.
Evaluate AI agents and language-model workflows for accuracy, grounding, consistencyand failure modes. Build test sets and track quality over time.
Analyze human review feedback to find systematic errors and improve platform performance.
Support data validation and reconciliation so integrated or migrated data can be trusted.
Partner with data, softwareand cloud engineers to move validated improvements into production with version control and measurable results.
Create clear visualizations, narrativesand briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders, without overstating certainty.
Handle sensitive data under appropriate accesscontrols, governanceand auditability. Maintain reproducible code, experimentsand documentation.
Contribute data science expertiseto solution planning and proposal efforts as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineeringor a related field; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years applying statistics, machine learning, data analysisor related quantitative methods to real-world problems.
Strong Python and SQL skills with common data science libraries (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn or comparable).
Experience with knowledge graphs, graph data modeling or semantic technologies such as ontologies and taxonomies.
Hands-on experience with language models or AI-assisted workflows, including evaluating output quality.
Must be a U.S. Citizen per contract requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintaina Public Trust Clearance in accordance withcontract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Graph databases and query languages, such as Neo4j and Cypher.
Vector search, embeddings, RAG, and AI agent frameworks such as LangGraph.
Entity resolution, record linkage, and systems for matching, classifying, linking, or ranking records.
Enterprise data migration, ETL, or modernization, particularly for ERP or HR systems.
Time-series analysis, anomaly detection, model monitoring, and drift analysis.
Cloud data and ML services on AWS or another major cloud platform.
Human-in-the-loop AI workflows, experiment tracking, and model evaluation.
Experience working in segmented networks, controlled-change environments, or formal authorization environments.
Active Public Trust Clearance.
Preference given to candidates local to the Washington, DC metro area
Certifications
A relevant certification in data science, machine learning, cloudor analytics is preferred.
Skills:
Certification:
Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$103,307.00 - $178,090.00NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Additional Resources:
Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.