Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics

Job overview

The Data Scientist, Predictive Analytics role is onsite in Fairfax, VA, with travel of up to 20% for training, customer support, and project activities. Compensation is not specified. JANSON supports military customers and this role advances Army logistics through predictive analytics, data science, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. Working under senior data scientists and technical leads, the early-career scientist prepares data, supports model development and evaluation, and maintains analytics products. The work helps inform logistics and sustainment decisions while building the candidate’s proficiency with enterprise analytics tools and methods.

What you'll do

• Assist with building, testing, documenting, and refining predictive models
• clean, validate, organize, and explore datasets
• support feature engineering and data-quality checks
• use Palantir Foundry and related tools for pipelines, analyses, dashboards, and reusable products
• run approved experiments and document results
• update technical documentation and training materials
• maintain existing analytics products
• participate in technical reviews and customer discussions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

data scientist

predictive analytics

fairfax va

janson

army logistics

python

sql

palantir foundry

machine learning

generative ai

secret clearance

travel up to 20%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental benefits
• hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) matching
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

Designed for 0–3 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic research, or applied projects. Requires an active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain one; travel may be up to 20%.

About the employer

JANSON is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.