ME00576-Data Scientist 3

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Department: Engineering 1

Job Summary

• Seeking a Data Scientist to support mission-focused analytics by developing data-driven solutions that enable optimization, automation, and collection processing
• This role involves working with diverse data sources, building tools to retrieve and process data, and applying analytic techniques to extract meaningful insights
• The ideal candidate is proficient in Python-based data processing, comfortable working with APIs, and experienced in handling complex data workflows

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and apply data science techniques to support optimization, automation, and data collection processing
• Build and utilize tools to retrieve, process, and analyze data through API interaction
• Perform data aggregation, transformation, and analysis using Python and data frameworks
• Develop data visualizations and analytic outputs to communicate findings and support decision-making
• Work with structured and unstructured data to support dataflow understanding and processing pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate mission needs into analytic solutions
• Support development and refinement of data processing tools and workflows
• Document methodologies and maintain reproducible analysis practices
• Continuously learn and adopt new techniques, including AI/ML capabilities through training opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (MD Customer)
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Proficiency in Python, including data frame manipulation and aggregation (e.g., pandas)
• Experience with API interaction and building tools to retrieve and process data
• Strong understanding of data processing, transformation, and analysis
• Ability to work with complex dataflows and datasets
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML techniques for analytics, automation, or optimization
• Data visualization experience using Plotly, Shapely, or GeoPandas
• Familiarity with XKS/DX and dataflow concepts
• Experience with Splunk, SQL, Elastic, Kibana, or networking
• Front-end development experience using Bootstrap (HTML) or Pyodide
• Background or experience with SIGINT data collection environments

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

About the Company

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.