Data Scientist - Senior
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
What You’ll Be Doing:
We are seeking a senior-level Data Scientist to develop and operationalize advanced analytic solutions that directly enhance intelligence production and mission effectiveness. In this role, you will design and deploy Python-based solutions and analytic pipelines that integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including web APIs and enterprise repositories. You will create solutions, interactive dashboards, and analytic interfaces that improve analytic rigor, transparency, and reproducibility.
Your work will modernize legacy workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability in high-consequence environments.
What Impact You'll Have:
We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist, with experience processing and analyzing large datasets, who will use their technical knowledge, experience, and customer-centric focus to create and deliver world-class analytic processes, scripting solutions, and data modeling content. This is a mission-driven opportunity to support the DoD and Intelligence Community. The Data Scientist will coordinate with our clients to understand questions and issues involving the client’s datasets, then determine the best method and approach to create data-driven solutions within program guidelines.
This position will be relied upon as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and be expected to lead/assist in the development of automated processes, architect data science solutions, automated workflows, conduct analysis, use available tools to analyze data, remain adaptable to mission requirements, and identify patterns to help solve some of the complex problems that face the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC).
What You Must Have:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance is required with the ability to obtain a CI Poly. 10+ years of relevant experience. (A combination of years of experience & professional certifications/trainings/degree can be used in lieu of the years of experience requirement)
- 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.
Why Choose GRVTY
GRVTY's standard text
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Award Programs
- Variety of Company Sponsored Events
GRVTY's standard text
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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What this role asks for
Standard for data science / ML roles
Python · SQL
Common in data science / ML postings at any company.
65% of this description is written for the role. The rest is GRVTY's standard text, folded away below.
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The team: Space Intelligence HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 24 open in Space Intelligence. 4 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (15 of 24), Machine Learning (9 of 24), CI/CD (6 of 24), SQL (6 of 24), ETL (5 of 24), GitLab (5 of 24), NumPy (5 of 24)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Data Scientist - Mid (Sensor Technician) posted Oct 6
- Data Scientist - Senior posted Sep 25
- Senior Data Scientist posted Sep 23
- AI/ML Engineer, Senior posted Sep 22
- Geospatial Data Manager posted Sep 15
- Sr. System Administrator posted Sep 15
- Expert ML Software Engineer posted Aug 17
- Senior Data Scientist posted Jul 28
- Data Scientist - Mid posted Jul 27
- Lead LAN/WAN Engineer posted Jul 22
- Senior VDI Engineer posted Jul 21
- Senior VDI Engineer posted Jul 21
- DevOps Engineer posted Jul 14
- DevOps Engineer posted Jul 14
- Software Engineer, Senior posted Jul 6
- Data Scientist - Senior posted Jun 29
- Data Analyst - Mid posted Jun 29
- Solutions Architect posted Jun 29
- Data Scientist - Expert posted Jun 29
- Data Manager - Senior posted Jun 29
- Data Scientist – Mid posted May 12
- Software Engineer (Full Stack) - SME posted Mar 26
- Systems Administrator posted Jan 23
From the team and dates on GRVTY's own job board.
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