Data Scientist

Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now—be extraordinary at MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Springfield, VA. This is a full-time onsite position.

The Data Scientist shall work directly with clients, managers and technical staff to understand business needs, develop technical plans, and deliver data-driven analytical solutions that solve client problems. The position is responsible for creating and deploying predictive models from a wide variety of data sources and types using the latest mathematical and statistical methods.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Data Management, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science.
• 3+ years of professional experience that includes data extraction, ingestion, and modeling.
• Experience with Python and with writing advanced SQL queries
• Knowledge of model evaluation approaches including techniques for improving initial model development and deployed models
• Ability to work with Subject Matter Experts to understand business rules and translate them to technical specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with behavioral analytics
• Experience with Oracle Apex
• Experience with fine-tuning BERT-style modeling for downstream NLP tasks
• Experience with large language models
• Familiarity with developing GPU enabled AI/ML solutions
• Experience using Git-based version-control, such as Github/Gitlab
• Familiarity with building CI/CD pipelines.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing to teammates and clients.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing imagery analysis and reporting.
• Must be able to occasionally move about the work area to collaborate with team members and access mission systems.

The projected compensation range for this position is $91,600.00-$153,800.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition #

R70815

Locations

USA-VA-Springfield

Posting Date

10/07/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time