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Data Plus Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Data Scientist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$130K - $155K/yr

Data Scientist Location: Washington, D.C. Clearance Level: Top Secret with the ability to obtain an ... A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an associate's degree plus 7 ...

Data Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

$58 - $60/hr

... a big plus. Required Technical Skills & Knowledge * SQL for data profiling, validation, and ... analysis. * Strong understanding of ETL processes, Data Warehouse, and Data Mart concepts (high ...

... field plus at least 10 years of job-specific experience • Manage large amounts of data despite ... hardware, software, and bandwidth constraints • Merge data sources; ensure consistency of data ...

Data Architect

Herndon, VA

$65.50 - $84.25/hr

Experience supporting data governance, data quality, and data lifecycle management is a strong plus. * Ability to collaborate with business and technical teams to define scalable data solutions. The ...

Data Scientist Location: In Person: Falls Church, VA | Ft. Meade, MD | Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg ... Education and Background A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an ...

Data Scientist Location: In Person: Falls Church, VA | Ft. Meade, MD | Stuttgart, Baden ... Education and Background A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an ...

Data Scientist Location: In Person: Falls Church, VA | Ft. Meade, MD | Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg ... Education and Background A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an ...

Data Scientist

Odenton, MD · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

An Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with ... Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and automated analytics workflow ...

Data Scientist

Odenton, MD · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

An Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with ... Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and automated analytics workflow ...

PhD in "STEM" field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics * At least 1 year of experience working with AWS * At least 4 years' experience in ...

Data Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $158K/yr

Required : • Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree plus 5+ years of experience. • Experience with big data systems, including Apache Spark and Databricks. • ...

Data Scientist

Odenton, MD · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

An Associate's degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with ... Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and automated analytics workflow ...

PhD in "STEM" field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) plus 3 years of experience in data analytics * At least 1 year of experience working with AWS * At least 4 years' experience in ...

Data Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD

$127K - $152K/yr

Data Engineer Location: In Person: Falls Church, VA | Ft. Meade, MD | Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg ... Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an ...

Data Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

... Revenue analysis is a plus. * Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and data ... visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a must. Experience with customer systems such as CRM ...

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What is a Data Plus job?

A Data Plus job typically involves working with data analytics, processing, and management to support business decision-making. Professionals in this role may clean, analyze, and visualize data to extract insights. Depending on the organization, a Data Plus job could include database management, report generation, and the use of data tools like SQL, Python, or Excel. The role often requires problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Plus position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Data Plus professional, you should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of data management principles, and a relevant degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field. Proficiency with data analytics tools (such as SQL, Python, R) and familiarity with data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI are often required. Effective communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies enable accurate data analysis, clear insights for decision makers, and seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone in a Data Plus role?

In a Data Plus position, your typical day may involve collecting and cleaning large datasets, conducting statistical analyses, and generating actionable insights to support business objectives. You'll likely collaborate closely with other data professionals, product managers, and stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver reports or dashboards. Additional tasks may include automating processes, ensuring data integrity, and contributing to project meetings. This dynamic role provides you with the opportunity to influence key decisions through data-driven recommendations.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Data Plus jobs? Cities in Washington with the most Data Plus job openings:
Infographic showing various Data Plus job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.
Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Agile Defense

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$130K - $155K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday


Job description

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1627
Job Title: Data Scientist
Location: Washington, D.C.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
 
 
Job Description
Agile Defense is seeking a Data Scientist / Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions within the Department of Defense's CDAO ADA IR program. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, and engineering practices into mission-critical environments at Combatant Commands.

You will help shape and deploy data pipelines, pre-processing workflows, feature engineering strategies, and machine learning services within secure, containerized environments. The ideal candidate brings a hybrid of statistical modeling fluency and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will collaborate closely with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to transform raw data into meaningful insights and decision-support tools.

This role requires strong technical communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience working in agile environments that value reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery. Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, Palantir, or AWS-native data services is highly preferred.
Education and Background
  • A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR, an associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR, a major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR, 11 years of recent specialized experience
Years of Experience
Depends on educational background and years of work experience.
Required Skills
  • 4+ years of experience in applied data science, machine learning engineering, or data pipeline development.
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks, PySpark).
  • Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using industry-standard tools and libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost, MLflow).
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
  • Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
  • Experience with data visualization and storytelling using tools such as Tableau, Plotly, or Matplotlib.
  • Excellent technical communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Working Conditions
  • Onsite in a SCIF in the Pentagon.
$130,000 - $155,000 a year
In addition, Agile Defense invests in its employees beyond just compensation.  Agile's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Learning and Development opportunities as well as other optional benefit elections.
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
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