ME00593-Data Scientist

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.Job SummarySeeking a Data Scientist to support mission-critical cybersecurity efforts by developing advanced analytics to detect, analyze, and mitigate emerging threats to critical U.S. systemsThe ideal candidate will work in a collaborative environment with software engineers and threat analysts, this role focuses on modeling complex, multi-source data to generate actionable intelligenceThe ideal candidate will apply statistical, machine learning, and graph-based techniques to transform large, disparate datasets into scalable solutions that enhance threat detection and prevention capabilitiesPrimary ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement statistical, machine learning, and graph-based algorithms to analyze complex cybersecurity datasetsClean, normalize, and structure disparate data sources from globally distributed environmentsTranslate mission needs and qualitative analyst processes into quantitative models and software prototypesCreate data visualizations and analytic outputs for both technical and non-technical stakeholdersDesign and implement descriptive and predictive analytics to support threat detection and responseEvaluate and validate model performance using standard metrics and analytic techniquesGuide and support development of scalable analytics solutions for large datasetsCollaborate with cybersecurity analysts, software engineers, and cloud teams to transition analytics into productionDevelop and maintain data pipelines and workflows supporting continuous analysis and model improvementSupport cybersecurity missions by contributing to threat intelligence generation and analysisApply knowledge of networking and adversary tradecraft to enhance analytic models and insightsRequired QualificationsMust have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope PolygraphBachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field (advanced degrees may substitute for experience)7+ years of experience in two or more of the following:Machine learning or artificial intelligenceData mining or advanced analyticsStatistical modelingSoftware engineering with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, MATLAB)Proficiency in Python and Jupyter NotebooksExperience with SQL and relational databasesExperience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, or OpenSearchUnderstanding of networking concepts within a cybersecurity environmentExperience working with analyst teams to develop data visualizations and insightsDesired QualificationsExperience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network dataFamiliarity with JavaExperience with Windows Server management and Power BI Report ServiceBackground supporting cybersecurity missions and threat intelligence analysisUnderstanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The Pay Range For This Role Is100,000 - 135,000 USD per year(NBP)