Senior Data Scientist (Security Clearance Required)
AI summary of the role
This Senior Data Scientist role supports a large federal cyber security analytic program, developing machine learning and deep learning models to protect US networks and critical information systems.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Perform knowledge elicitation from customer subject matter experts and convert that to derived algorithms
- Analyze large data sets to identify actionable insights with mathematical statistical rigor
- Design and deploy deep learning algorithms and predictive models
- Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets
What you’ll bring
- Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirement
- US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of practical working experience in Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Models, Question Answering, Text Mining, Information Retrieval, Distributional Semantics, Data Science, or Knowledge Engineering
Technologies
Machine Learning · Deep Learning · Natural Language Processing · Python · JavaScript · R · SQL · Databricks · Graph Theory · Network Analysis
About ICF International
Blends consulting, technology, analytics, and communications to help governments, utilities, and enterprises deliver public-sector, energy, health, disaster, and digital modernization programs.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
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ICF seeks an experienced and cleared Senior Data Scientist to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. This position will support a large federal cyber security analytic program. The work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale. As the Senior Data Scientist, this role will create useful and actionable insight for the customer through the development of machine learning, deep learning models, and related algorithms. The ideal candidate is strong mathematically; can automate scoring using machine learning techniques, build recommendation systems, and select the
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ICF seeks an experienced and cleared Senior Data Scientist to support the research and development of new cyber analytic capabilities that will help the US protect and defend its networks and critical information systems. This position will support a large federal cyber security analytic program. The work will contribute to the knowledge of how cyber-attacks work, how vulnerabilities are exploited, and the way hostile cyber actors operate. Utilize your skills to help experiment and prototype future cyber capabilities for implementation at large-scale. As the Senior Data Scientist, this role will create useful and actionable insight for the customer through the development of machine learning, deep learning models, and related algorithms. The ideal candidate is strong mathematically; can automate scoring using machine learning techniques, build recommendation systems, and select the correct data points for analysis from large data sets. You are focused on results, a self-starter, and have demonstrated success using analytics to drive an understanding, growth, and success of the analysis. This is an opportunity to contribute to an important project from its beginning, work with the latest and emerging technologies, and all while building a great career at ICF! This role is primarily telework-based with occasional meetings at client locations (Arlington, VA or Pensacola, FL) or [... source excerpt omitted ...] a sources and data gathering techniques Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy Interpret and communicate results to non-technical customers What You Must Have: Active security clearance required as part of client contract requirement US Citizenship required as part of client contract requirements Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years or Master’s degree with 10 years of experience in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or related field Position requires a minimum of 10 years of practical working experience in one or more of the following areas: Natural La [... source excerpt omitted ...] Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence or related field Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details Experience in productization of machine learning algorithms and the ability to deliver data science components that are part of successful deliverables Working knowledge of general machine learning algorithms and NLP, Graph Theory, and Network Analysis Fluency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.) Experience with statistical data analysis, experimental design, and hypotheses validation Experience wit
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