Senior GEOINT Data Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. ManTech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior GEOINT Data Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA!
The Senior GEOINT Data Scientist will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support critical data environments, to include creating streamlined processes, evaluating unique datasets, and solving challenging intelligence issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working with large structured / unstructured data in a modeling and analytical environment to define and create streamline processes in the evaluation of unique datasets and solve challenging intelligence issues
- Leading and participating in the design of solutions and refinement of pre-existing processes
- Working with Program Managers and Product Owners to translate road map features into components/tasks, estimate timelines, identify resources, suggest solutions, and recognize possible risks
- Using exploratory data analysis techniques to identify meaningful relationships, patterns, or trends from complex data
- Researching and implementing optimization models, strategies, and methods to inform data management activities and analysis
- Applying big data analytic tools to large, diverse sets of data to deliver impactful insights and assessments
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in GEOINT analysis, intelligence analysis, or a related technical field
- Education/Training Substitutions:
- Associate’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree may substitute for 3 years of experience.
- Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
- PhD may substitute for 3 years of experience.
- Professional certifications may substitute for up to 6 months of experience.
- Significant experience supporting IC operations, possessing expert level knowledge to manipulate and analyze structured/ unstructured data
- Demonstrated experience in data mining and developing/maintaining/manipulating databases
- Demonstrated experience in identifying potential systems enhancements, new capabilities, concept demonstrators, and capability business cases
- Demonstrated experience using GOTS data processing and analytics capabilities to modernize analytic methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in directing activities of highly skilled technical and analytical teams responsible for developing solutions to highly complex analytical/intelligence problems
- Experienced in conducting multi-INT and technology specific research to support mission operations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess Master's degree in Data Science or related technical field with experience developing and working with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Demonstrated experience of advanced programming techniques, using one or more of the following: HTML 5/Javascript, ArcObjects, Python, Model Builder, Oracle, SQL, GIScience, Geospatial Analysis, Statistics, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Arc SDE, ArcIMS
- Experience using .NET, Python, C++, and/or JAVA programming for web interface development and geodatabase development
- Experience building and maintaining databases of GEOINT, SIGINT, or OSINT data related to the area of interest needs
- Data Visualization Experience which may include Matrix Analytics, Network Analytics, Graphing Data that assist the analytical workforce in generating common operational pictures depicting fused intelligence and information to support informal assessments and finished products
Clearance Required:
- An active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain & maintain a 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 senior personnel, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $114,600.00-$190,200.00. 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 its 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.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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