{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"81f146a7b436352b4bb081c6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/81f146a7b436352b4bb081c6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/81f146a7b436352b4bb081c6","title":"Data Scientist Associate","description":"Clearance Level\nInterim Secret\nCategory\nData Science and Data Engineering\nLocation\nSterling, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\n\nDashboard Development\n\nLarge Language Models (LLMs)\n\nPython (Programming Language)\n\nStructured Query Language (SQL)\n\nREQ#: RQ226712\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.\n\nJob Description\n\nDATA SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE\n\nOwn your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As a Data Scientist Associate at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.\n\nMEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT\nAs a Data Scientist Associate, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Diplomatic Security Bureau of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in developing impactful solutions that assist in decision making for DOS Analysts and Leadership.\n\nWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED\nBring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Data Scientist Associate must have:\n Education: Bachelor of Science\n Experience: 0+ years of related experience\n Security clearance level: Minimum Secret\n US citizenship required\n\n Technical Skills:\n\nBasic to intermediate Python programming skills with exposure to common data science and AI/ML libraries.\n\nFoundational understanding of machine learning algorithms and their typical use cases.\n\nAbility to perform basic data modeling and create clear data visualizations using standard tools.\n\nCoursework, projects, or internships involving software development or data science; exposure to language models is a plus.\n\nFamiliarity with using Windows and Linux environments for development and analysis.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to team members or non-technical stakeholders.\n\nAbility to document code, simple designs, and workflows for review.\n\nFoundational knowledge of data science-related mathematics, including statistics and probability, linear algebra, and calculus, gained through coursework or self-study.\n\n Key Responsibilities:\n\nDevelop AI/ML tools based on customer requirements.\n\nCommunicate and work with team members to meet contractor obligations.\n\nLead and devise innovative methods and techniques to leverage AI/ML to improve insight gathering from various data sources.\n\nProvide input to project planning and weekly reports.\n\nAssist in documenting design, tool requirements, and user guides.\n\nAssist senior team members on user engagement to understand user requirements and user challenges with a goal of improving tools.\n\nMonitor data pipelines and model outputs to flag data quality issues.\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n0 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nLess than 10%\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $41,820 - $56,580. 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.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.\n\nJoin our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans","company":"General Dynamics Information Technology","rawCompany":"generaldynamicsinformationtechnology","city":"Sterling","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T16:41:38.338Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.02","title":"Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians","slug":"geographic-information-systems-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541990","title":"All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services","slug":"all-other-professional-scientific-and-technical-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Scientist Associate","description":"Clearance Level\nInterim Secret\nCategory\nData Science and Data Engineering\nLocation\nSterling, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\n\nDashboard Development\n\nLarge Language Models (LLMs)\n\nPython (Programming Language)\n\nStructured Query Language (SQL)\n\nREQ#: RQ226712\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Regular\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. 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