Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist

Description

The Senior Exploitation Specialist / Data Scientist provides advanced data science and geospatial analytics in direct support of intelligence missions. This role requires Senior‑level Python expertise to design and implement scalable, mission‑ready solutions that integrate data from APIs, relational databases, and Intelligence Community repositories. The specialist applies geospatial analysis using tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, GDAL, or ArcPy to identify trends and operational insights, and delivers findings through interactive visualizations and dashboards integrated into daily intelligence workflows. The position requires prior intelligence mission support experience, strong SQL and version control skills, the ability to operate independently in a high‑tempo environment, and the capability to translate complex data into actionable intelligence for operational decision‑makers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Senior-level proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in designing mission ready solutions.
• Experience querying and integrating web APIs through Python to retrieve, normalize, and operationalize data.
• Experience developing interactive data visualizations using Plotly, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Bokeh, or comparable tools.
• Experience building dashboards and analytic interfaces using Dash, Streamlit, Panel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Strong SQL skills and experience querying relational databases.
• Experience using Git-based version control platforms such as GitLab or GitHub.
• Proficiency with geospatial processing frameworks such as GDAL or ArcPy.
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation related to software systems and automated workflows.
• Ability to operate independently at a Senior level with limited oversight.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM and broader U.S. military organizational structures.
• Familiarity with common Intelligence Community (IC) data repositories.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,VA.