Data Scientist, Team Lead (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Location: Mclean, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Praescient Analytics is a leader in delivering advanced analytic, data engineering, and technology integration solutions in support of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement. Our mission is to empower analysts and decision-makers through data-driven insights, enabling faster and more effective mission outcomes.

The Mission

Praescient Analytics is looking for a high-impact Data Scientist, Team Lead to drive mission execution in support of critical national security objectives. In this role, you will do more than just "crunch numbers"—you will be the bridge between complex data engineering and actionable intelligence.

We need a strategic thinker who can automate processes, integrate advanced analytics into massive datasets, and lead a team through high-tempo operational environments. If you thrive on taking limited direction to solve "impossible" problems for the Intelligence Community (IC), we want to talk to you.

Your Impact:

As the Data Scientist Lead, you will provide the technical backbone for intelligence and targeting products while managing the health of the project lifecycle:

• Technical Leadership: Drive process automation and the application of sophisticated data analytics to large, disparate datasets to enable rapid intelligence production.
• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a key communicator between technical and non-technical partners, ensuring advanced analytic projects are translated into mission success.
• Peer Excellence: Lead and participate in rigorous peer review processes, applying best practices and novel methodological approaches to enhance project outcomes.
• Operational Management: Oversee project budgets, schedules, and status reporting. You will serve as the primary liaison between project planning and line management.
• Problem Solving: Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and create intervention strategies to resolve bottlenecks and meet client-satisfaction goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active, current TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in Data Science / Data Analysis.
• Education: BS/BA degree in a related field.
• Technical Stack: A proven data science background with proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, R, and Ruby.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to engage executive leaders and interagency partners in a professional, collaborative manner.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of maintaining superior customer service and project completion in dynamic environments where requirements shift based on new information.
• Organizational Mastery: Excellent time management skills and the ability to work across organizational silos to support whole-of-government activities.

Desired Qualifications:

• IC Expertise: Deep knowledge of Intelligence Community policies and procedures and the ability to apply them to meet specific customer needs.
• Team Leadership: Experience managing the full talent lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, driving team performance, and mentoring junior staff.

*U.S. Citizenship is required.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.