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Data Scientist (Various Levels

Agile Defense, LLC
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Jun 27, 2026
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. Job Title: Data Scientist (Various Levels) Location: Fort Meade, MD Clearance Level: Top Secret with CI/Poly Job Description Oversees technical design, development, and implementation of large projects and/or major software products and Solutions for client/customers. Assists in defining architecture requirements and establishing standards for design and development. Consults with management and client/customers regarding product feasibility and viability of product plans and designs. Factors emerging technologies and product supportability into design and implementation. Serves as primary technical resource to development team. May act as team leader in prioritizing group tasks, determining individual assignments, and reviewing work of lower-level developers. Provides product demonstrations and participates in trade shows, seminars, industry panels, and user group meetings. Interacts with customers regarding strategies, requirements, problem solving, and support. Education and Background Typically has a Bachelor's degree, and 5 or more years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required. Manager typically has a Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field. A minimum of 5 years experience, including 3 supervision/management experience or equivalent relevant work experience. Years of Experience 5+ years of experience Required Skills Active TS/SCI w/ polygraph required for consideration Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5 years of experience; an advanced degree will be considered in lieu of years of experience Proficient in Python Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Experience with end-to-end workflows/projects 3+ years of Defensive Cyber Operations experience 3+ years of Machine Learning techniques and statistical model evaluation Preferred Skills Master's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience Demonstrated expertise with R or Python, and SQL to manipulate data and draw insights from large and small data sets Exposure to AWS (Amazon Web Services), Cisco (CCNA), and/or STIGs/IAVA, Big Data Platform (BDP) Strong background and skills in Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL)/Windows/Virtual environments A problem solver who can get in, be given a project, and use engineering skills to determine a solution Jupyter Notebooks, Network Analysis Tools Working Conditions General Office Environment $120,000 - $170,000 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. apply for this job