Job ID: 2600203
Location: ROCK ISLAND, IL, US
Date Posted: 2026-01-08
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Data Scientist
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior 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.
The Data Scientist will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- 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.