Job Description
Tekfortune is a fast-growing consulting firm specialized in permanent, contract & project-based staffing services for world s leading organizations in a broad range of industries. In this quickly changing economic landscape, virtual recruiting and remote work are critical for the future of work. To support the active project demands and skills gaps, our staffing experts can help you find the best job for you.
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret OR Top-Secret Clerance
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
A leading government contractor is seeking a Data Scientist to support a mission-focused federal program operating at the intersection of national security, intelligence, and emerging technology. The Data Scientist will develop advanced analytical models, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and machine learning (ML) solutions that transform large volumes of operational and mission data into predictive insights and decision-support products. This role requires expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, data science methodologies, and AI-enabled technologies supporting operational planning, mission assessments, capability development, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Experience: MA/MS with 10+ years experience; BA/BS with 15+ years; AA/AS with 17+ years; or HS/GED with 19+ years. Demonstrated experience applying data science methodologies to solve complex operational or enterprise challenges.
Technical Skills:
Professional Skills:
Preferred Qualifications
For more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at
Title: Data Scientist
Location: Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret OR Top-Secret Clerance
Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
- Top Must-Haves:
- Python
- Data Pipelines / ETL
- Data Wrangling & Data Integration
- AI / Machine Learning
- Power BI & Dashboard Development
A leading government contractor is seeking a Data Scientist to support a mission-focused federal program operating at the intersection of national security, intelligence, and emerging technology. The Data Scientist will develop advanced analytical models, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and machine learning (ML) solutions that transform large volumes of operational and mission data into predictive insights and decision-support products. This role requires expertise in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, data science methodologies, and AI-enabled technologies supporting operational planning, mission assessments, capability development, and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and AI-enabled analytical solutions supporting operational decision-making.
- Utilize Maven Smart System (Client), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical platforms to develop predictive models and mission decision-support capabilities.
- Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured operational, intelligence, and enterprise data to identify trends, anomalies, correlations, and predictive indicators.
- Design and develop predictive analytics, forecasting models, classification algorithms, and optimization techniques to support operational planning and resource allocation.
- Leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science methodologies to automate information extraction, target identification, threat analysis, and operational assessments.
- Develop dashboards, analytical visualizations, predictive data products, and executive decision-support tools that effectively communicate complex analytical findings.
- Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Analysts, software developers, operators, intelligence analysts, and mission stakeholders to develop integrated analytical solutions supporting mission objectives.
- Develop analytical frameworks and quantitative models to evaluate system performance, operational effectiveness, capability gaps, technology maturity, and acquisition priorities.
- Support operational experimentation, technology demonstrations, capability evaluations, and acquisition efforts through advanced modeling and data-driven analysis.
- Produce technical documentation, model documentation, analytical reports, executive briefings, and recommendations supporting senior leadership.
Education & Experience: MA/MS with 10+ years experience; BA/BS with 15+ years; AA/AS with 17+ years; or HS/GED with 19+ years. Demonstrated experience applying data science methodologies to solve complex operational or enterprise challenges.
Technical Skills:
- Experience utilizing Maven Smart System (Client), Palantir, or similar enterprise analytics and data integration platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Python for data science, statistical analysis, machine learning, automation, and model development.
- Experience developing predictive models, statistical analyses, machine learning algorithms, or artificial intelligence applications.
- Experience utilizing Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms to develop advanced dashboards and analytical visualizations.
- Strong understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data mining methodologies.
- Experience collecting, organizing, cleansing, validating, and exploiting structured and unstructured datasets from multiple operational and intelligence sources.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, large language models (LLMs), or advanced analytics platforms to support operational decision-making.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to develop technical documentation, analytical reports, and executive briefings.
Professional Skills:
- Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and model outputs to senior leadership in a clear and actionable manner.
- Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary technical and operational teams.
- Experience with doctrine, policy, analysis, or coordination within a large government organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or homeland security organizations.
- Experience in the counter-system or counter-threat mission space, particularly involving unmanned or improvised systems.
- Familiarity with intelligence data sources, sensor fusion, geospatial intelligence, operational data feeds, and mission command systems.
- Experience developing AI-enabled capabilities for object detection, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, or threat forecasting.
- Experience with cloud-based AI/ML environments, distributed computing, MLOps, model lifecycle management, and enterprise data governance.
- Experience supporting operational research, capability development, technology evaluations, or acquisition decision-making within defense organizations.
- Backgrounds in surface warfare, aviation, maritime defense, or installation defense are considered transferable.
For more information and other jobs available please contact our recruitment team at
careers@tekfortune.com
. To view all the jobs available in the USA and Asia please visit our website at https://www.tekfortune.com/careers/ .Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, VA |
| Industry | Computer Software |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://www.tekfortune.com/ |
About Company
Tekfortune is a software solutions company providing project development and staff augmentation services to companies in various industries including Healthcare, Banking, Finance, Telecommunication and Aviation.
Tekfortune Inc delivers solutions to a wide variety of organizations of various sizes and industries. Our clients include mid-market to Fortune 1000 companies spanning across industries such as: Insurance, Financial, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail and many others.
In Tekfortune Inc, we are offering selection of services and solutions at very reasonable rates. With years of experience in the placement and recruitment Industry and over time we have acquired the knowledge essential to comprehend the exact need and dependence on customers. Therefore we provide the customers the best and also the brightest candidates for vacancies. Moreover, by understanding the working interest of customers who is able to place them within the companies where they are able to get maximum opportunity for professional growth.
Tekfortune Inc has a strong emphasis on quality. Its goal would be to achieve client satisfaction by looking into making deliveries satisfaction of customer's business needs. Our ability to quickly identify and effectively employ proven fundamental principles, techniques and resources yields highly desirable results for our clients.
We understand that each industry and organization share a level of uniqueness that requires a tailored approach in order to deliver specific solutions. Such factors as client culture, industry regulations, organizational maturity, financial health and many more items may impact our approach to delivering client solutions.
Having served a wide variety of clients has provided Tekfortune the ability to build subject matter expertise across numerous industries. Our industry expertise combined with our specialized knowledge of Business Process Improvement, Requirements Management and Program & Project Management provides a powerful combination and a tremendous value to our clients.
We are run by a group of industry experts who have decades of experience in delivering custom solutions to our clients.
Tekfortune Inc delivers solutions to a wide variety of organizations of various sizes and industries. Our clients include mid-market to Fortune 1000 companies spanning across industries such as: Insurance, Financial, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail and many others.
In Tekfortune Inc, we are offering selection of services and solutions at very reasonable rates. With years of experience in the placement and recruitment Industry and over time we have acquired the knowledge essential to comprehend the exact need and dependence on customers. Therefore we provide the customers the best and also the brightest candidates for vacancies. Moreover, by understanding the working interest of customers who is able to place them within the companies where they are able to get maximum opportunity for professional growth.
Tekfortune Inc has a strong emphasis on quality. Its goal would be to achieve client satisfaction by looking into making deliveries satisfaction of customer's business needs. Our ability to quickly identify and effectively employ proven fundamental principles, techniques and resources yields highly desirable results for our clients.
We understand that each industry and organization share a level of uniqueness that requires a tailored approach in order to deliver specific solutions. Such factors as client culture, industry regulations, organizational maturity, financial health and many more items may impact our approach to delivering client solutions.
Having served a wide variety of clients has provided Tekfortune the ability to build subject matter expertise across numerous industries. Our industry expertise combined with our specialized knowledge of Business Process Improvement, Requirements Management and Program & Project Management provides a powerful combination and a tremendous value to our clients.
We are run by a group of industry experts who have decades of experience in delivering custom solutions to our clients.
Skills
- Algorithmsunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Aviation Industryunmatched
- Business Intelligenceunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Managementunmatched
- Data Miningunmatched
- Data Modelingunmatched
- Data Scienceunmatched
- Data Setsunmatched
- Data Visualizationunmatched
- Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched
- Decision Supportunmatched
- Defense Intelligenceunmatched
- Distributed Computingunmatched
- Documentation Modelsunmatched
- Emerging Technologyunmatched
- Enterprise Data Integrationunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)unmatched
- Government Contractsunmatched
- Government Organizationsunmatched
- Homeland Securityunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Machine Learningunmatched
- Mavenunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Modeling Languagesunmatched
- Operational Auditunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Operations Planningunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Operations Researchunmatched
- Optimization Algorithmunmatched
- Pattern Matchingunmatched
- Performance Modelingunmatched
- Policy Analysisunmatched
- Power BIunmatched
- Predictive Modelingunmatched
- Product Demonstrationunmatched
- Product Supportunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- Quantitative Analysisunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Resource Managementunmatched
- Security Analysisunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Statistical Modelingunmatched
- Statisticsunmatched
- System Operationsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Technology Analysisunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
- Work From Homeunmatched
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