Data Scientist (Hybrid)
About this role
Professionals who enjoy solving complex security challenges with spatial and textual data will thrive in this hybrid Data Scientist position supporting the United States Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) maintains a dedicated team that builds advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial workflows to process diverse government datasets. Day-to-day work involves designing supervised and unsupervised models, applying natural language processing and computer vision techniques, and implementing graph-based data models for relationship discovery.
This role exists to deliver critical analytical solutions, data visualizations, and technical reports that serve both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ideal candidates bring a strong foundation in software scripting, big data processing, and cloud-native AI environments while holding an active DoD Secret clearance.
What you will do
- Design and deploy supervised and unsupervised machine learning workflows to extract insights from structured and unstructured sources.
- Apply natural language processing and computer vision methods for tasks including entity recognition, keyword extraction, and document classification.
- Build graph-based data models and analytics to support network analysis and integrate findings with geographic information systems.
- Leverage cloud-native artificial intelligence services on Microsoft Azure or equivalent platforms.
- Perform large-scale data ingestion, transformation, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
- Develop visualizations and analytical products utilizing tools such as Esri ArcGIS, Power BI, or Tableau.
- Write maintainable code in Python, R, and SQL while collaborating closely with geographic information system analysts and mission stakeholders.
What you need
- Must be a United States citizen holding an active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
- Possess five years of professional experience alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or fewer years with an advanced degree.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning and data science models.
- Show proven capability in big data processing, analytics, graph databases, and graph analytics.
- Bring strong programming proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
- Have experience building containerized applications and deploying APIs to Kubernetes clusters.
- Maintain proficiency with development environments such as Jupyter Lab, Visual Studio Code, and GitLab.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, geographic information system data, or spatial analytics
- Experience with Azure AI services, Azure Foundry, or equivalent cloud-native AI platforms
- Experience integrating analytics into secure or classified enterprise systems
- Advanced reporting capabilities with ArcGIS, Power BI, or Tableau
Benefits
- Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and leading federal contractors in the geospatial industry
- Merit-based spot and end of year bonuses
- Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
- Flexible work hours and paid time off
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual employees
- Company paid training, certifications, and professional growth opportunities
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work and hybrid policy?
This position is a hybrid opportunity that is primarily home-based. It requires reporting to the United States Department of State facilities in Rosslyn, Virginia, one day a week during Eastern business hours.
What is the salary range for this role?
The annual base salary range is anticipated to be between $110,000 and $135,000 USD. Actual compensation depends on factors such as scope of responsibilities, candidate education, work experience, certifications, and key skills.
What security clearance is required to apply?
Candidates must be United States citizens who possess an active DoD Secret clearance. The work directly supports a contract with the Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
The application is on the official Geospatial Consulting Group International (geocgi) careers page.
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