Data Scientist

General information

Requisition #

R68701

Locations

USA-FL-Tampa, USA-FL-Fort Walton Beach

Posting Date

06/22/2026

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

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!

• This is for a future opportunity*

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our team in Tampa, FL.

The Data Scientist will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to interpret and analyze complex sets of data to produce actionable insights. This role requires a knowledge of programming, mathematical modeling, and statistics to carry out machine learning projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Quantitative analysis of data sets using exploratory mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Coordinating data analytic research activities applied to structured and unstructured data sets.
• Providing novel solutions to command data challenges through experimentation, by applying scientific methodology and statistics to frame problems and test hypotheses.
• Apply natural language processing (NLP) methods, clustering techniques and predictive modeling to generate insights.
• Designing and automating processes to facilitate the manipulation and analysis of data across dissimilar and large-scale data sets; cleaning and organizing data sets.
• Using frameworks such as Spark and Hadoop for large-scale data processing
• Creating data visualizations using products like Tableau or Power BI.
• Researching, designing, and implementing algorithms to solve complex problems using R, Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas), or similar scientific programming languages.
• Perform statistical modeling and machine learning cloud-based ML platforms.
• Communicating complex concepts and hypotheses to a non-technical audience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is acceptable with verifiable work experience.
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Python, R or Java.
• Demonstrated experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems.
• Proficiency in Agile Development and Git Operations.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and analytical reporting.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• Experience with the Sponsor's primary cyber risk and compliance automation tools.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

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.