Research Faculty Open Rank, Intelligence Community Portfolio Commonwealth of VirginiaResearch Faculty Open Rank, Intelligence Community PortfolioArlington, VAAs members of VTNSIs research faculty, individuals in these roles will serve as senior technical contributors and integrators in areas such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), geospatial intelligence, electronic warfare (EW), open-source intelligence (OSINT), cryptography, RF spectrum applications, and related cross-domain capabilities supporting intelligence community missions. These opportunities are particularly well suited for individuals with strong cross-domain technical backgrounds who excel at translating mission needs into high-impact sponsored research efforts and who are interested in growing enduring partnerships across the intelligence community within a leading national security research institute.
Research Transportation Engineer or Research Scientist American Water Resources AssociationResearch Transportation Engineer or Research ScientistArlington, VA$90,000–$173,000 / yearThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. A researcher in this position will lead projects, work with external partners, publish findings and help build the evidence base for reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways.
Senior Research Administrator - Contracts Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PCSenior Research Administrator - ContractsWashington, DC$110,000–$120,000 / yearMid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. You will manage, draft, review, and negotiate research agreements, clinical trial agreements, subcontracts, and related supplemental agreements while supporting compliance, stewardship of awarded funds, and the administrative infrastructure that enables high-quality research.
Principal Operations Research Scientist - 90028548 - Washington National Railroad Passenger CorpPrincipal Operations Research Scientist - 90028548 - WashingtonWashington, DC$124,600–$161,352 / hourOur values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. The Principal Operations Research Scientist - Revenue Management Systems (RMS) is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Director, Revenue Products and Business Planning within the Pricing, Revenue Management, Sales and Distribution (PRMSD) organization at Amtrak.
Scientist I - Women's Health Evidence Map The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine IncScientist I - Women's Health Evidence MapBethesda, MDConducts comprehensive and systematic literature searches across relevant databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Embase) and gray literature sources to identify DOW women's health research published over the past 10 years. Designs and develops the systematic review and evidence map protocol, including defining the scope, research questions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and search strategy, in collaboration with the research team.
Senior Research Scientist - Cyber Network Security PeratonSenior Research Scientist - Cyber Network SecurityCollege Park, Maryland$176,000–$282,000 / yearFull timeWithin this role you will work in a dynamic R&D environment, collaborate directly with government leadership and technical stakeholders, and help shape next-generation research efforts in cyber network defense, secure networking, experimentation platforms, and emerging network technologies. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of experience with a Master’s degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
Scientist (50864) Gap Solutions, Inc.Scientist (50864)Bethesda, MDWrite papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer-reviewed journals; prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate. Independently direct and conduct special research projects that have a high priority for the laboratory with special emphasis in the development of novel research treatments.
Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Systems PeratonSenior Research Scientist - Advanced SystemsCollege Park, Maryland$176,000–$282,000 / yearFull timeThe ideal candidate for this role is a senior hands-on software researcher or prototype engineer who can translate customer needs into working capabilities, develop complex software prototypes, integrate existing systems, and help guide technical execution across small research teams. Minimum of 12+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree, 10+ years of experience with a Masters degree, or 8+ years of experience with a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
NewSenior Associate, Data Scientist - People Strategy & Analytics Capital OneSenior Associate, Data Scientist - People Strategy & AnalyticsMcLean, VirginiaAs a Data Scientist on Capital One’s People Strategy & Analytics team, you’ll be on the leading edge of applying analytics to talent, combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and social science to build models that seek to understand associate behavior, improve HR efficiency and tools, and inform strategies aimed at expanding Capital One’s talent advantage. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date: A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 2 years of experience performing data analytics.
Research Scientist - Software Defined Radio PeratonResearch Scientist - Software Defined RadioCollege Park, Maryland$135,000–$216,000 / yearFull timeYou will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving wireless systems, signal processing, protocol analysis, networked communications, and secure communications environments. This role will focus on designing, developing, prototyping, and evaluating SDR-based capabilities for advanced wireless communications, networking, cyber operations, and experimentation platforms.
NewSenior Data Scientist - Simulation / Optimization AirSenior Data Scientist - Simulation / OptimizationArlington, VirginiaRemoteStay current with the rapidly evolving fields of Artificial Intelligence, including advanced methods in simulation and optimization, Large Language Models (LLMs), and agentic systems, and actively transfer this knowledge and best practices for implementation across the team. You'll apply your deep knowledge in advanced simulation and optimization techniques, including Discrete Event Simulation, Monte Carlo methods, and stochastic optimization, to enhance our platforms to handle complex capability simulation and optimization techniques for critical defense use cases.
Research Scientist - RF Machine Learning PeratonResearch Scientist - RF Machine LearningCollege Park, Maryland$135,000–$216,000 / yearFull timeYou will collaborate with researchers, software engineers, signal processing experts, and customer stakeholders to solve complex problems involving RF sensing, signal characterization, waveform analysis, spectrum awareness, and machine learning-enabled wireless systems. This role will focus on leading the design, development, prototyping, and evaluation of RF Machine Learning algorithms and signal processing techniques for advanced wireless, spectrum, cyber, and communications research.
NewAML/Sanctions- Data Scientist- Associate PricewaterhouseCoopers LLPAML/Sanctions- Data Scientist- AssociateWashington, DC$63,000–$140,000 / yearBachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Engineering, Operations Management/Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science or related field. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy .
AI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic Systems PeratonAI/ML Research Scientist - Agentic SystemsHerndon, Virginia$112,000–$179,000 / yearFull timeYou will work closely with Labs internal Agentic AI teams in support of the Program CTO to perform analysis, build software, develop prototypes, and contribute to mission-relevant solutions. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Senior Scientist/Engineer (Medical RDT&E) (TS/SCI #26-084) Strategic Analysis, Inc.Senior Scientist/Engineer (Medical RDT&E) (TS/SCI #26-084)Alexandria, VAAs a Senior Scientist/Engineer, you will:• Assist in developing the portfolio management process to assess and update the investment strategy for the POM budgeting cycle, to include development of a uniform process to assess the current progress for each for subarea of the medical RDT&E portfolio; development of roadmaps of technology and regulatory development for subareas of the portfolio; and development of metrics for assessing progress, collaboration, adequacy of resources, and research coverage of capability gaps across the Department.• Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks aSenior Scientist/Engineerto support the oversight and administration of the DoD/DoW Medical Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) program executed within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).This is a hybrid position.
NewSr. Computer & Information Research Scientist MarkonSr. Computer & Information Research ScientistColumbia, MarylandFull timeContributing to—and potentially leading—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large‑scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership. In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems while applying advanced expertise to solve unusually challenging technical problems.
Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Card Intelligence Capital OnePrincipal Associate, Data Scientist - Card IntelligenceMcLean, VirginiaCurrently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date: A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 5 years of experience performing data analytics. As a Data Scientist at Capital One, you’ll be part of a team that’s leading the next wave of disruption at a whole new scale, using the latest in computing and machine learning technologies and operating across billions of customer records to unlock the big opportunities that help everyday people save money, time and agony in their financial lives.
Research Scientist Metron, Inc.Research ScientistReston, VAOur Reston office is seeking talented candidates to develop mathematical models and algorithms, develop and demonstrate prototype software, and participate in operational analysis related to their technical work. Areas of focus span a broad spectrum from data analysis and fusion, artificial intelligence and machine learning, signal processing, multi-variable optimization, mission planning and tactical decision aids.
Senior Data Scientist (NLP and Unstructured Data Analytics) Node.DigitalSenior Data Scientist (NLP and Unstructured Data Analytics)Washington, DCRemoteIntegrate and scale natural language processing methods to parse, clean, and analyze large corpora of unstructured and semi structured text, using optical character recognition, semantic similarity algorithms, and large language models as needed. Collaborate directly with criminal investigators to determine and execute analytic strategies supporting loan fraud cases, and adhere closely to the federal rules of criminal procedure governing protected information, including Rule 6(e).
Forensic Research Scientist (Scientist/Engineer III LCAT) FedWritersForensic Research Scientist (Scientist/Engineer III LCAT)Gaithersburg, MDRemote$100,000–$145,000 / yearReviewing process map steps across multiple forensic disciplines (e.g., fire investigation, seized drugs, human forensic DNA analysis, footwear and tire examination, firearms, friction ridge, handwriting, crime scene, wildlife forensics) to identify critical steps that could benefit from AI-based tools, and documenting findings in a structured table. Whether you''re developing interactive process maps, briefing NIST FSRP leadership, or identifying where AI-based tools could strengthen forensic workflows, every deliverable you produce supports a mission that protects public trust in forensic science.