ME00633-AI/ML Data Scientist 3

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Department: Engineering 1

Job Summary

• Seeking an AI/ML Data Scientist to develop machine learning, data mining, statistical and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of datasets
• The candidate will build models and develop experiments to generate data when training or sample data sets are unavailable
• The candidate will prototype algorithms within production frameworks for integration into analyst workflows

Primary Responsibilities

• Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning
• Work with SMEs to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this information from a variety of data formats
• Oversee the development of individual analytic efforts to guide team in analytic development process and guide development toward solutions that can scale to large datasets
• Guide the transition of prototyped analytics to production system that scale to large datasets
• Partner with software engineers and cloud developers to develop production analytics
• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
• Develop feature vectors for input into machine learning algorithms
• Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics (e.g. cross validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices)
• Understand emerging pattern recognition algorithms and guide a team of data scientists in integrating state-of-the-art algorithms into solutions

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a quantitative discipline (e.g. statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering or computer science) from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following:
• • Designing/implementing machine learning
  • Data mining
  • Advanced analytical algorithms
  • Advanced statistical analysis
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Software engineering with data analysis software (i.e. R, Python, SAS, MATLAB)
  • Independently creating mission specific and tailored tradecraft automated solutions
  • Performing data scientist functions that directly align/integrate into to the architecture
  • Implementing best practices in knowledge management, and/or creating automated solutions
  • Experience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, ElasticSearch/Kibana, SQL database

Desired Qualifications

• No desired skills listed at this time

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.