AI/ML Data Scientist

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February 24, 2026
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Job Description

Company: Leidos
Level: Senior / Lead
Experience: 10–12+ years
Domain: AI/ML + Data Architecture + Government / Intelligence
Location: USA (Client: Intelligence Community)

🔹 Role Overview

This position combines Data Scientist + Data Architect + ML Engineer responsibilities to support enterprise IT systems for a government intelligence client. You’ll work as the primary data scientist on the team with mission-critical impact.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

  • Apply AI/ML and advanced analytics to large datasets
  • Design data models, databases, and data architecture solutions
  • Develop ML algorithms and statistical models
  • Support cloud and enterprise systems (AWS, Oracle, Linux)
  • Provide technical recommendations and database optimization
  • Collaborate with development and leadership teams

🔹 Required Skills

  • Python, Java, SQL, PL/SQL
  • AWS, Linux, Bash
  • ML frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras)
  • Database systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • DevOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform)
  • Data modeling and ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Familiarity with LLM architectures

🔹 Important Requirement

⚠️ Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph required (major eligibility factor).

🔹 Salary Range

💰 ~$131K – $237K per year (US)