Prometheus Computing

Requisition #
DTASCNT_COMPANY_1.1
Job Title
Data Scientist
Job Classification
Salaried
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Information Technology
Location
Maryland - Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US (Primary)
MD US
Education
Master's Degree
Job Description
About Us:
Prometheus Computing is a small business focusing on custom and scientific software. Since our founding in 2006, we have made it a top priority to exceed the expectations of our customers by thoroughly understanding their needs and problems.
Salary:
$92,830.00 - $115,000
Status:
Exempt
Location:
100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Job Description:
The Data Scientist will apply statistical theory and methods to collect, interpret, and summarize data as well as make predictions and recommend actions based on data, and complete the tasks and deliverables for our client.

• Maintain and strengthen NIST's AI test and evaluation environment so that evaluations can be conducted in a controlled, reproducible, and technically consistent manner across projects.
• Provide NIST with a consistent technical framework for receiving evaluation outputs, analyzing results, and preserving evaluation artifacts so that datasets, submissions, scores, and publications can be reused across evaluation cycles.
• Give NIST a clear monthly view of both project progress and technical work performed.

You'd have an opportunity to:

• Work with a team that values your knowledge and expertise.
• Have your work directly seen and used by scientists and federal agencies.
• Join a small business that offers flexible working hours and competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits:
We offer a variety of benefits to support a healthy work/life balance including 401(k) matching, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.
Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's degree in computer science or related field (required)

Experience:

• At least one-year experience in designing, developing, and maintaining evaluation support software and evaluation result scoring tools (required)
• Demonstrated proficiency with scientific computing environments, software management systems, continuous integration pipelines, data science and machine learning, evidenced through Github or other open software repositories
• Proficiency with the following tools is required: Gitlab, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, Unix (either Linux or Mac OS X)

Date Posted:
08/07/2026
Prometheus Computing
4977 Battery Lane #214 Bethesda MD 20814
jobs@prometheuscomputing.com
Prometheus Computing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran or marital status, disability, or any other protected classes under federal, state, or local law.