**Description** SAIC is seeking a **Data Scientist** located at **Rock Island Arsenal, IL** to support our **Operational Data Team** utilizing the Army Vantage Data Analytics System to build/implement models, use/create algorithms, and create/run simulations. **Job Description:** + Lead and mentor more junior data scientists in support of a larger data science roadmap. + Conduct analysis of mission data applicable in multiple domains. + Formulate and interpret problems in mathematical or computational terms. + Design, develop, use, and evaluate mathematical models, methods, and algorithm application to explore concepts and solve problems for the customer. + Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software algorithms (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel process development, manipulation of large data sets). + Research analysis products and tools for possible integration to enhance Analytics and AI offerings. + Create new tools and applications using a variety of software languages, frameworks, and libraries. + Improve, support, and test a MLOps framework to support other team member’s analysis work. + Refine and enhance existing applications to better meet the customer’s mission. + Code, test, and maintain internally developed mathematical software tools. **Qualifications** **Required Education:** + Senior Level - Bachelor's degree and five(5) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree. + Principal Level - Bachelor's degree and nine(9) years or more experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree. **Required Clearance:** + Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required. **Required Skills:** + Proficiency in Python and TypeScript. + Demonstrated experience in engineering reliable and efficient data pipelines. + Hands-on experience in developing data visualizations and dashboards. **Desired Skills:** + Familiarity with Palantir platforms and tools. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2600197 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability