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Leidos

Data Scientist

Salary$108k – $195k
LocationMcLean, VA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6–12 yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have9
Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph
BS degree and 8 – 12 years relevant technical experience or Master’s with 6 – 10 years of relevant experience
Experience with Python is required
Social network analysis (SNA) experience
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction
Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP)
Experience with frequentist statistics, probability, and predictive modeling
Knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods
Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib)
Nice to have1
Familiarity with NLP libraries and tools (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow)
Skills
Python
SQL
AWS
Git
spaCy
Hugging Face
NLTK
TensorFlow
Tableau
Plotly
Seaborn
Matplotlib
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k)
Flexible schedules
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
About the company
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Scientist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA) in McLean, VA. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Data Scientist with an entrepreneur’s mindset to support a fast-paced and growing data science team working on projects critical to National Security.
Responsibilities Include:
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Build statistical and machine learning models, conducting natural language processing (NLP), and developing automated solutions for complex business challenges.
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Construct and execute complex database search queries across multiple databases using SQL and API interfaces.
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Perform web scraping and apply various techniques for processing unstructured data.
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Leverage automation and machine learning to manage data, predict scenarios, and make data-driven recommendations.
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Learn and leverage technologies including AWS and Git.
Basic Qualifications:
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Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.
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BS degree and 8 – 12 years relevant technical experience or Master’s with 6 – 10 years of relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
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Experience with Python is required.
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Social network analysis (SNA) experience
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Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases and APIs for data extraction is required.
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Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning and natural language processing (NLP) is required. Familiarity with NLP libraries and tools (e.g., spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK, or TensorFlow).
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Experience with frequentist statistics, probability, and predictive modeling, along with knowledge of computer science concepts, data architecture, and statistical methods.
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Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib) is required.
#ASBA
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:
July 31, 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.
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