Data Scientist Maven Smart Systems

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.

Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

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**Job Description:**

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Data Scientist** to join our team! In this role you will get to design and operationalize AI/ML workflows in Maven Smart Systems to anticipate emerging threats, streamline intelligence processes, and deliver actionable insights that directly support the Joint Staff J2’s warning problem management mission.

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ Designing, developing, and operationalizing AI/ML workflows with Maven Smart Systems (MSS) to directly support J2's Warning Problem Management mission
+ Leveraging MSS to build predictive models, automation pipelines, and analytics that transform raw intelligence data into actionable insights
+ Translating mission requirements into strategic workflows that anticipate threats and enable senior leader decision advantage
+ Collaborating with analysts, engineers, and platform developers to ensure AI/ML solutions are relevant, scalable, and ethically aligned with DoW standards
+ Shaping the long-term vision for AI/ML workflow integration across J2 Warning Problem Management, and serving as the SME for this capability

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to upgrade to a CI Poly which requires US citizenship
+ Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (master's preferred)
+ 5 years of applied data science AI/ML experience, with leadership in operational deployments
+ Hands on experience in Maven Smart Systems (MSS) is required
+ Ability to leverage MSS for building AI/ML models, automation pipelines, and operational workflows
+ Proficiency with statistical and MLOps frameworks (Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
+ Familiarity with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured intelligence data

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
+ DoW/Joint Staff knowledge and understanding of military staff structures, Joint processes, and document formats (e.g., white papers, EXSUMs, Information Papers)
+ Strategic mindset to design workflows that align with the Joint Staff J2 mission
+ Strong ability to bridge tactical-level technical work with enterprise-level strategic outcomes
+ Familiarity with commercial data sources
+ Excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations to senior leaders, analysts, and technical teams
+ AI/ML Familiarity in understanding of machine learning concepts, GPT applications, or RAI (Responsible AI) frameworks to better contextualize products

**Security Clearance Requirement:**

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe.

Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental.

We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace.

Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $108,700.00 - $190,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets.

With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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