Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Big Data, Data Analysis, Datasets, Git, Mathematics Modeling

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

DATA SCIENTIST SENIOR

YOUR IMPACT 

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure. 

OUR COMPANY 

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.  

 JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Data Scientist will support the Data Stewardship Program in Colorado Springs, CO. 

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT 

As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines while analyzing complex datasets to drive meaningful insights. You will plan, execute, and manage end‑to‑end machine learning projects using cloud‑native platforms and advanced ML tools. Your work will draw on a broad range of methodologies—such as data mining, natural language processing, and machine learning—to solve challenging problems and enable data‑driven decision‑making. 

As a Data Scientist you will also be responsible for applying strong programming, mathematical modeling, and statistical expertise to build applied models and communicate results clearly to stakeholders. You will work with large structured and unstructured datasets using distributed SQL, relational and non‑relational data technologies, and languages such as Python and R. Your ability to translate analytical findings into actionable organizational value will be essential to success in this role. 

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO) 

• Interpret and analyze data using exploratory statistical and mathematical techniques. 

• Clean, prepare, and organize structured and unstructured data using programming tools. 

• Conduct experiments on data and generate insights to solve complex data challenges. 

• Partner with Data Engineers to build and support scalable data environments. 

• Apply scientific methods, statistics, and algorithms to define problems and test hypotheses. 

• Build predictive and prescriptive models, NLP solutions, clustering, forecasting, and other advanced analytics. 

• Design and automate processes for large‑scale data manipulation and integration. 

• Process and analyze large datasets using frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop. 

• Conduct statistical modeling and develop visualizations using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or R Shiny. 

• Design and implement algorithms using languages such as Python and R. 

• Perform data engineering and modeling on cloud platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, IBM Cloud Pak, or Cloudera. 

• Communicate complex analytical results to non‑technical audiences through clear data storytelling. 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Proficient with one or more programming languages (Java, C++, Python, R, etc.). 

• Proficient in Agile Development and Git Operations. 

• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Clearance: Current DoW SECRET clearance. 

• Experience: 1 year of related experience. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. 

• Certifications: N/A 

• Role requirements: On-site with hybrid potential pending customer approval. 

• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role  

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE 
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. 

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities 

• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals 

• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off 

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace 

 
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY 
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs #iexpriority

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans 

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans