Data Scientist

The Intelligence Sector at Leidos seeks Subject Matter Expert-level Joint Cyberspace professionals to serve within United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to architect frameworks that achieve analytic superiority and actively perform the engineering required to push AI capabilities into production. As a Data Scientist, you will mentor senior technologists by example, working hands-on to solve the command's most complex technical roadblocks.

Core Technical Requirements

• Expertise in deploying Agentic AI Frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, or AutoGPT to scale network defense at high speeds.
• Hands-on experience with fine-tuning open-source models like Llama 3 and Mistral in air-gapped enclaves using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Direct engineering experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) stacks using LangChain and vector databases like Milvus or Pinecone.
• Proficiency in unified mission systems, including Kudu Dynamic, TACMS, and Maven Support Systems, with custom API integration skills.
• Mastery of scripting languages such as Python, Go, and Bash.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• Google Professional ML Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or NVIDIA Generative AI/LLM Associate certification.
• Military Equivalency: CMF Work Role Certification (Exploitation/Network Analyst) or experience as a 170A/17A.

Years of Experience

• Total experience: 12–15+ years in technical roles.
• AI/ML focus: 5+ years specifically in Machine Learning Engineering or Data Science.
• Domain expertise: 3–5 years working within the IC/DoD ecosystem, specifically with systems like Maven or TACMS.

Educational Background

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
• A Bachelor’s degree with an additional 5+ years (totaling 15-20) of high-level engineering experience can often substitute for a Master's, especially if backed by the Military Equivalency noted in the description.

Clearance Requirement

• TS/SCI with CI Poly required.

Pay Range: $154,050.00 - $278,475.00