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Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!\nMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist in Fort Meade, MD, to drive cutting-edge statistical analytics and cloud-based data solutions for national security objectives.\nIn this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts and customers to guide analytic development from prototype to production, delivering high-value data-driven insights while laying the groundwork for the future integration of machine learning into mission operations.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nExecuting and contributing technical expertise across multiple data science and analytic development efforts in a secure cloud environment.\nCollaborating with customers, intelligence analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to align analytic requirements with mission goals.\nPrototyping and transitioning data pipelines and advanced analytics into scalable, operational environments.\nApplying statistical modeling, data analysis, and graph-based approaches to complex datasets, preparing workflows for future machine learning applications.\nManaging individual analytic tasks and delivering high-quality technical work to meet project objectives.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in quantitative or technical field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, computer science, data science, physics, or related discipline) or 4 additional years of direct relevant experience in lieu of a degree.\n7+ years of experience in a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or related technical role.\n7+ years of experience working with standard data analysis tools, frameworks, or languages (such as Python, R, SQL, or similar).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience developing, deploying, and maintaining data workflows, pipelines, and analytic prototypes within secure cloud infrastructure.\nPractical knowledge of advanced statistical modeling and foundational machine learning techniques, with familiarity in containerization and modern Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to support the team's evolving machine learning roadmap.\nClearance Requirements:\nActive TS/SCI with Polygraph.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.\nConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.\nFrequently communicates with coworkers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. 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