ME00592-Data Scientist 4

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Department: Engineering 1

Job Summary

• Seeking a Data Scientist to support advanced analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives within the MPO customer environment, designing and implementing sophisticated AI/ML solutions across multiple mission domains
• This role focuses on developing scalable, high-performance models, including Agentic AI systems and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities, to enable intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making
• The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in machine learning, model optimization, and deploying AI solutions in constrained environments, with a strong ability to select and tailor models for mission-specific use cases

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced AI/ML and data science solutions across mission-focused domains
• Architect and deploy Agentic AI systems and customized RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) solutions
• Evaluate, select, and optimize machine learning models to meet specific mission requirements and performance constraints
• Develop, train, fine-tune, and validate LLMs and other ML models, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
• Optimize models for deployment in low-memory, low-resource (edge) environments
• Build and maintain data pipelines and model workflows to support continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct model performance evaluation, including testing, validation, and tuning for optimal outcomes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission needs into AI-driven solutions
• Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Document methodologies, architectures, and results to support repeatability and knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s Degree with 9 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 11 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 13 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Expert proficiency in Python for AI/ML development
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing advanced AI/ML solutions
• Experience with Agentic AI architectures and RAG-based systems
• Strong background in machine learning model development, training, and optimization (including LLMs)
• Experience deploying models in resource-constrained or edge environments
• Ability to evaluate and select appropriate ML models based on mission requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system design skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience within MPO or Intelligence Community environments
• Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud, or hybrid AI architectures
• Experience with model performance tuning, compression, or quantization techniques
• Knowledge of data engineering pipelines and large-scale data processing
• Experience integrating AI solutions into operational systems and workflows

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.