Data Scientist

General information

Requisition #

R70286

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Meade

Posting Date

08/26/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist in Fort Meade, MD, to drive cutting-edge statistical analytics and cloud-based data solutions for national security objectives.

In this role, you will collaborate with subject matter experts and customers to guide analytic development from prototype to production, delivering high-value data-driven insights while laying the groundwork for the future integration of machine learning into mission operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Executing and contributing technical expertise across multiple data science and analytic development efforts in a secure cloud environment.
• Collaborating with customers, intelligence analysts, and Subject Matter Experts to align analytic requirements with mission goals.
• Prototyping and transitioning data pipelines and advanced analytics into scalable, operational environments.
• Applying statistical modeling, data analysis, and graph-based approaches to complex datasets, preparing workflows for future machine learning applications.
• Managing individual analytic tasks and delivering high-quality technical work to meet project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative or technical field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, computer science, data science, physics, or related discipline) or 4 additional years of direct relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of experience in a Data Scientist, Data Engineer, Data Analyst, or related technical role.
• 7+ years of experience working with standard data analysis tools, frameworks, or languages (such as Python, R, SQL, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining data workflows, pipelines, and analytic prototypes within secure cloud infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of advanced statistical modeling and foundational machine learning techniques, with familiarity in containerization and modern Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to support the team's evolving Machine Learning roadmap.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.
• Frequently communicates with coworkers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. 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.