Senior Data Scientist/Analytics

Location: Huntsville, AL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Senior Data Scientist/Analytics. This role leads the planning and execution of advanced analytics initiatives across massive, complex datasets in classified government and defense environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and data engineering, paired with a strong ability to communicate findings to both technical and executive audiences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and determine appropriate methods for creatively exploring and manipulating extremely large, complex datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Develop and analyze models using mathematics, machine learning, and statistical and engineering methods to discover multiple possible solutions to a given problem.
• Build and maintain data engineering pipelines, ETL workflows, and automated data quality systems across production environments.
• Create user-friendly reports, dashboards, and data visualizations tailored to both technical analysts and non-technical executive audiences.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure connectivity and integration between various databases, platforms, and systems.
• Interface with stakeholders — from project managers to program directors — to develop data-driven solutions to current and emerging challenges.
• Communicate results in a creative, story-telling manner that is broadly understandable across diverse audiences.
• Lead and mentor a team of data scientists and programmers, including performance management and professional development.
• Design and govern agentic AI and LLM-based workflows, including RAG pipelines and local model deployment in restricted or classified environments.

Education and Experience Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in data science, analytics, or a closely related field.
• Active DOD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and R for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and automation.
• Expert-level experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud or equivalent) and enterprise data warehouse architecture.
• Experience deploying and integrating LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, and RAG pipelines, including in air-gapped or restricted environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships in government or defense settings.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location:  Torch- Site

Travel: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. 

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