Lead Data Scientist, Federal Modernization

Job overview

The Lead Data Scientist role is hybrid in Suitland, MD. The posting lists a salary range of $150,000–$210,000. The role supports a federal customer’s application transformation and modernization initiative, and Revolutional provides technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies. The role exists to set enterprise data science and AI/ML direction and deliver production-ready analytics for a large-scale modernization program. It leads model development and MLOps, integrates analytics into enterprise workflows, establishes responsible AI governance, and mentors data science teams to support measurable mission outcomes.

What you'll do

• Lead enterprise data science and AI/ML initiatives
• design, validate, deploy, monitor, and scale models
• implement MLOps practices
• develop advanced analytics and real-time pipelines
• integrate AI/ML with engineering and operational teams
• establish AI governance
• create reproducible workflows, documentation, dashboards, and reports
• support DataOps and Agile delivery
• ensure security and compliance
• mentor data scientists and present findings to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead data scientist

hybrid

ai/ml

machine learning

mlops

data science strategy

python

spark

nlp

llms

suitland md

$150k–$210k salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance options
• employer-paid dental and vision options
• employer-sponsored disability and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) match
• flexible schedules and teleworking options
• paid holidays and PTO
• paid parental leave
• professional development.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust, a PhD in a related field, and 15+ years of relevant experience.

About the employer

Revolutional, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Facilities Management Services. Sector: 54.