Data Scientist
Company: Leidos
Location: Odenton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Leidos has new and exciting opportunities for experienced a Data
Scientist in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business
Area (CABA) . The work focuses on applying your AI/ML experience to
assess large datasets to support development and improvement of CNO
Community capabilities with analytics and tools for CNE, Malware
Analysis, and sensor improvement. You will have the opportunity to
apply your knowledge of data modeling, large language models (LLM),
and qualitative and quantitative techniques to normalize, analyze,
and visualize RF, PERFORMA, and other SIGINT data in a large-scale
data processing environment using technologies such as Spark, cloud
data platforms, Python, and SQL. What will you do in this role?
Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large
datasets and answer analytic questions into technical requirements
providing principled conclusions from the data using elements of
mathematics, statistics, computer science, AI/ML, and domain
specific knowledge. Characterize, explore, and assess large
datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness, and
structure inherent in Intelligence data holdings for mission needs.
Make informed recommendations regarding competing technical
solutions by maintaining awareness of the constantly shifting
intelligence collection, processing, storage and analytic
capabilities and limitations. Minimum Requirements Include: To
qualify for work in this environment, you must currently hold a Top
Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph Bachelor's Degree in areas such
as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial
Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science, and Operations
Research and 10 years of relevant experience . An Associate's
degree plus 12 years of relevant experience may be considered for
individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the
position. A degree in other technical fields if you have a
coursework concentrating in advanced mathematics, probability and
statistics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, computer
science, and/or data mining. A broader range of degrees will be
considered if accompanied by certificate in areas such as Data
Science and AI/ML. Skill in at least one high-level language such
as Python and at least one language such as C/C++ and experience
developing data visualization using Tableau, Power BI, or Python
libraries. Ability to translate complex data into strategic
insights and automated analytics workflow development and
effectively communicate complex technical information to
non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively. Experience in
Intelligence or cyber operations and analysis with target knowledge
or experience is a plus. If you're looking for comfort, keep
scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status
quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers.
We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.
Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving
faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: January 16, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business
needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will
remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of
no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed
above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos
pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a
guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered
in extending an offer include (but are not limited to)
responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with
market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other
law.
Keywords: Leidos, Centreville , Data Scientist, IT / Software / Systems , Odenton, Virginia
