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Clarity Innovations

Sr. Principal Data Scientist

Springfield, VA
Salary
$139,000 - $314,000
Level
Principal

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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About the role

Clarity Innovations's standard text

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role Description:

The Data Scientist will apply statistical, analytical, and machine-learning techniques to improve decision-support workflows and the performance of AI-enabled capabilities. The Data Scientist will analyze operational data, identify opportunities for automation and decision support, develop analytical models and evaluation methodologies, and help establish measurable performance indicators for delivered capabilities.

The role will work closely with the AI/ML Architect and AI/ML Engineer to evaluate model and agent performance, develop datasets and test cases, analyze user feedback and system behavior, and identify opportunities to improve AI outputs. The Data Scientist will also support institutional knowledge and information-synthesis capabilities.

Technical Skills:

  • Python
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • SciPy
  • Scikit-learn
  • Statistical analysis
  • Machine learning
  • Predictive modeling
  • Classification/clustering
  • Natural language processing
  • LLM evaluation
  • Data visualization
  • Jupyter
  • SQL
  • Feature engineering
  • Experimental design
  • Model evaluation
  • A/B testing
  • Data quality analysis
  • Time-series analysis
  • AI performance metrics

Salary Range: $139,000 - $314,000

Pay Range

The posted pay range reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position and is provided to give candidates a general understanding of the compensation opportunity. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the requirements of the position and a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills and competencies, education, certifications, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

Because this position may be performed in multiple locations and may be subject to different contract requirements, the salary ultimately offered may vary based on the applicable location and contract. The posted range is not a guarantee of a specific starting salary or an indication that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive base pay, Clarity provides a Total Rewards package designed to attract and retain exceptional professionals committed to excellence. Our benefits reflect the value we place on skilled individuals who drive our impact in critical digital missions.

At Clarity, a career means joining a high-performing team advancing vital work in the digital landscape. We encourage you to consider the total value of joining us—competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that support your growth and impact.

Clarity Innovations's standard text

Our Total Rewards package includes performance-based bonuses, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, substantial paid time off and holidays, flexible work arrangements where possible, and a range of income protection benefits. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and ability to contribute to essential digital missions.

We are 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 veteran status.

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

Jupyter · NLP · NumPy · Pandas · scikit-learn

Rare in Clarity Innovations's other 33 open postings.

Standard for data science / ML roles

LLM · Machine Learning · Python · SQL

Common in data science / ML postings at any company.

In most of Clarity Innovations's ads

CI/CD

Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.

59% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Clarity Innovations's standard text, folded away below.

Read against Clarity Innovations's other open postings on this site.

The team: Data Science

This role is one of 5 open in Data Science. 2 were posted in the last 30 days.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

CI/CD (5 of 5), Machine Learning (5 of 5), NLP (5 of 5), NumPy (5 of 5), Pandas (5 of 5), Python (5 of 5), SQL (5 of 5)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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