Lead Data Scientist (TS/SCI)
- Salary
- $90,000 - $190,000
- Level
- Lead
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 3 October 2026.
About the role
MORSE Corp's standard text
MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
MORSE is searching for a Lead Data Scientist with expertise in data analysis, data science, and algorithm development in one or more of a variety of fields including visual classification, big data, natural language processing, machine translation, time sequenced data, and advanced metrics. You will lead teams and strategy for Algorithm Test and Evaluation (T&E) of AI and machine learning models and algorithms to give national security customers insights into the capabilities of applying AI to solve real world problems.
Responsibilities:
Define goals and expectations for algorithm T&E performance
Research artificial intelligence data splitting, metrics, and T&E methodology
Lead strategy and coordination with algorithm development vendors
Work with customers, stakeholders, and other vendors to present concepts, analyses, and test results
Present a path forward and solutions to solve complex data problems
Work with MORSE’s current team of engineers and scientists to transition algorithms to software applications and real-time embedded systems.
Requirements:
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and an Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
Masters or Ph.D in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Physical or Biological Sciences or a related field
7+ years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning
Expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science
Experience in algorithm development and testing
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Ability to be onsite 4-5 days/week
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
Compensation
MORSE Corp's standard text
$90,000—$190,000 USD
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
NLP
Rare in MORSE Corp's other 28 open postings.
Standard for data science / ML roles
Machine Learning
Common in data science / ML postings at any company.
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The team: Research and Development HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 25 open in Research and Development. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in December: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (15 of 25), Machine Learning (12 of 25), Agile (9 of 25), Embedded Systems (8 of 25), C++ (7 of 25), Kubernetes (5 of 25), AWS (4 of 25)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Deputy Chief Engineer - Autonomy posted Oct 8
- Electrical Engineer posted Sep 18
- Electrical R&D Technician posted Sep 11
- C++ Software Engineer posted Aug 7
- Bayesian Data Scientist posted Aug 7
- Aerospace Algorithms Engineer posted Jul 31
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) R&D Technician posted Jul 17
- Systems Engineer posted May 28
- Flight Test Engineer posted May 13
- Chief Engineer - AI Test & Evaluation (T&E) posted May 13
- Chief Engineer - Battle Management posted May 1
- Robotics Software Engineer posted Mar 18
- Human Computer Interaction Engineer posted Mar 11
- Front End Software Engineer posted Feb 5
- Data Scientist- TS/SCI posted Jan 6
- Embedded Software Engineer posted Sep 23
- Lead Full Stack Software Engineer posted Jun 27
- Full Stack Software Engineer posted Jun 27
- Deputy Chief Engineer posted May 2
- Data Scientist posted Apr 21
- Autonomy Software Engineer posted Mar 14
- Cloud Software Engineer posted Jul 1
- Python Software Engineer posted Jun 17
- Chief Engineer posted Dec 28
From the team and dates on MORSE Corp's own job board.
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