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Smart Data

Data Scientist III

Chantilly, VA

$135K - $180K/yr

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Akron, OH · On-site

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System One

Data Scientist III

Ridgefield, CT · Remote

$45 - $50/hr

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System One

Data Scientist III

Ridgefield, CT · Remote

$45 - $50/hr

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System One

Data Scientist III

Ridgefield, CT · Remote

$45 - $50/hr

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Life Science Washington

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Seattle, WA · On-site

$126.98 - $200.68/hr

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SOSi

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Washington, DC · On-site

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SOSi

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Frey Consulting Group

Data Scientist III

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Citizen) Job Summary We are seeking a Data Scientist III to support a mission-critical program in the Chantilly, VA area. This role focuses on applying data science, machine learning, and data ...

Td

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Mount Laurel, NJ · On-site

$96K - $155K/yr

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TD Bank Group

$96 - $156/hr

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Greenville, SC · On-site

$96K - $155K/yr

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Data Scientist III

Smart Data

Chantilly, VA

$135K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collect, organize, and analyze technical information from multiple sources to support mission objectives and quick-turn tasks.

  • Design and implement machine learning and data engineering techniques applied to advanced S&T missions.

  • Propose, develop, and execute creative data science solutions, including new data sources and data exploitation techniques.

Job description

Data Scientist III


Chantilly, VA (on-site at client facility)


Full-Time, Long-Term Contract (1-Year Assignment, Temp-to-Perm Possible)


Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required — must be a U.S. Citizen)


Job Summary


We are seeking a Data Scientist III to support a mission-critical program in the Chantilly, VA area. This role focuses on applying data science, machine learning, and data engineering techniques to advanced science and technology (S&T) mission challenges. The ideal candidate is technically curious, comfortable working across diverse and multi-source data, and skilled at turning complex data into actionable insight.


Responsibilities


- Collect, organize, and analyze technical information from multiple sources to drive mission objectives and quick-turn tasks in fast-paced environments

- Aid in the design and implementation of machine learning and data engineering techniques applied to advanced S&T missions

- Apply technical proficiency in data collection and analysis tools to S&T mission areas, improving existing techniques and devising new ones to solve mission-critical data science challenges

- Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment while working independently and leading tasks on time and on budget

- Independently propose, develop, and execute creative solutions to unique data science problems, including suggestions for new data sources and data exploitation techniques

- Deliver thorough, polished work products requiring only minor revision

- Proactively manage expectations and meet deadlines in a fast-moving, agile environment

- Maintain excellent communication with both co-located and geographically dispersed team members


Required Qualifications


- Experience using tools for collecting, assembling, interpreting, translating, and analyzing multi-source data (S&T information, network, open source, databases) and synthesizing it into actionable intelligence

- Experience applying machine learning, statistics, and/or data mining techniques to gain insights from data

- Experience automating data pipelining processes, data transformation, databases, and/or repositories

- Experience assessing and technically reporting on technologies and scientific topics (e.g., Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and Critical Technology Elements (CTE))

- Experience working with diverse media and advanced S&T data

- BS with 8+ years of relevant experience; MS with 5+ years of relevant experience; PhD in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field

- Genuine excitement for learning new technical subject areas and curiosity about S&T missions

- Experience supporting national security, defense, and/or intelligence community missions

- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (non-negotiable)


Additional Details


- Assignment Length: 1 year (temp-to-perm possible)

- Schedule: Standard hours (40/week)

- Work Location: On-site required

- Interview Process: Video interview with hiring manager and technical team

- Relocation Candidates: Will consider hiring via video interview for non-local candidates willing to relocate

- Target Start Date: 09/01/2026


Smart Data Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.