Data Scientist, TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph

Job overview

The Data Scientist, TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph role is onsite in Fort Meade, MD, with an annual salary range of $160,000–$185,000. The position is with a data science consulting firm serving commercial and government clients and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph. The data scientist develops and evaluates analytical methods that turn datasets into insights and operational analytics. The role supports customer decision-making and mission automation by building models, summarizing results, and integrating prototype algorithms into analyst workflows.

What you'll do

• Develop machine-learning, data-mining, statistical, and graph-based algorithms
• compare algorithms using performance metrics
• build models or experiments when training data are unavailable
• create reports and visualizations
• automate manual analysis with subject-matter experts
• implement prototype algorithms in production frameworks
• guide analytic development toward scalable solutions
• collaborate with software engineers and cloud developers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

data scientist

machine learning

data mining

statistical analysis

graph algorithms

python

sas

matlab

ts/sci

full-scope polygraph

fort meade md

$160k–$185k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph required; supports commercial and government analytics work.

About the employer

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.