{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"eda6417017cd2cd95cf4f1bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eda6417017cd2cd95cf4f1bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/eda6417017cd2cd95cf4f1bd","title":"Forward Deployed Data Scientist","description":"Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Remote\r\nForward Deployed Data Scientist\r\nLocation: Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Remote\r\nTravel: Up to 75%\r\nRole Type: Full-time\r\n$140-$175K + up to 30% bonus + Equity\r\nCompany Description\r\nWe are a premier defense technology firm transforming National Security through software-driven strategic advantages. Our flagship AI-enabled platform modernizes the defense acquisition lifecycle—from supply chain and logistics to modernization and sustainment. By replacing outdated manual processes with high-fidelity data and advanced analytics, we empower the national security community and every branch of the military to make faster, more informed decisions for the future of defense.\r\nJob Description\r\nWe are seeking an inquisitive Forward Deployed Data Scientist with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence and a sophisticated understanding of complex Defense Acquisition challenges. You will work with proprietary and commercial datasets to uncover critical connections, derive actionable knowledge, and identify potential risks that help government leaders make mission-critical decisions.\r\nYour role involves designing, developing, and rapidly deploying scalable AI solutions that transform data into strategic capabilities. You must be an AI expert with a strong command of data science fundamentals and a proven ability to bring data-driven solutions to life within the defense ecosystem.\r\nThe ideal candidate is a highly organized problem-solver and a \"scrappy\" out-of-the-box thinker. You lead by influence, possess an intolerance for mediocrity, and are motivated to roll up your sleeves to produce simple, impactful solutions to complex problems.\r\nScope of Responsibilities\r\nAI Innovation: Develop and deploy new AI methods and systems to solve complex defense challenges.\r\nRapid Prototyping: Build AI models, heuristics, and agentic solutions from the ground up.\r\nClient Engagement: Work directly with customers to translate vague mission needs into concrete AI workflows and technical requirements.\r\nEnd-to-End Ownership: Take full accountability for client problems, from initial discovery to deploying production code into AI systems.\r\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with AI platform and data engineering teams to build end-to-end production solutions.\r\nGeneralization: Wrap specific Data Science solutions into reusable agentic AI frameworks and features for broader deployment.\r\nAgentic Systems: Create agentic AI systems using AI orchestrators and advanced reasoning capabilities.\r\nQualifications\r\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\r\nRequired Skills\r\nTechnical Translation: Proven ability to embed with clients, understand vague national security challenges, and translate them into concrete technical documentation for multiple teams.\r\nPrototyping & Deployment: Expertise in rapidly prototyping agentic solutions and deploying production-grade code.\r\nImpact Measurement: Experience evaluating, tuning, and measuring the real-world impact of AI/DS solutions.\r\nAgentic Frameworks: Competency in building agent skills to solve specific problems and integrating those solutions into broader frameworks.\r\nCommunication: Strong ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical users.\r\nDesired Skills\r\nAcademic Excellence: A strong publication record in top AI, ML, NLP, or Decision Science conferences.\r\nEvaluation Systems: Deep knowledge of LLM and Agentic system evaluation.\r\nSpecialized Domains: Expertise in Operations Research, Optimization, or Decision Science.\r\nEnterprise Scaling: A track record of successfully transitioning research prototypes into robust, production-grade enterprise solutions.\r\nIf you are interested in building your career at Sitreps, we encourage you to apply.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sitreps","rawCompany":"sitreps","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T09:08:26.465Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-2051.00","title":"Data Scientists","slug":"data-scientists"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1221.00","title":"Computer and Information Research Scientists","slug":"computer-and-information-research-scientists"}],"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":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Forward Deployed Data Scientist","description":"Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Remote\r\nForward Deployed Data Scientist\r\nLocation: Arlington, VA; Pittsburgh, PA; or Remote\r\nTravel: Up to 75%\r\nRole Type: Full-time\r\n$140-$175K + up to 30% bonus + Equity\r\nCompany Description\r\nWe are a premier defense technology firm transforming National Security through software-driven strategic advantages. 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