Lead Data Scientist - Careers | CALIBRE Systems
About this role
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The Lead Data Scientist will serve as a trusted advisor to government stakeholders, translating mission needs into practical analytical strategies and ensuring that technical solutions are accurate, secure, scalable, explainable, and aligned with federal standards and agency objectives. Required Skills · Provide technical and management leadership for major data science, analytics, and technology assignments supporting federal civilian mission objectives. · Establish project goals, technical plans, analytical approaches, and implementation roadmaps that align with agency priorities, contract requirements, and stakeholder expectations. · Apply expert knowledge of data science methods, data management practices, model evaluation, governance, and quality assurance to ensure solutions are reliable and fit for purpose. · Direct and control project activities for the client, with responsibility for technical execution, financial management, staffing, methods, schedule performance, risk management, and overall delivery quality. · Interface with senior government leaders, contracting representatives, program managers, technical teams, and other stakeholders to communicate progress, resolve issues, negotiate priorities, and support informed decision-making. · Evaluate agency data assets, business processes, and mission requirements to identify opportunities for automation, analytics modernization, operational improvement, and responsible use of emerging technologies. · Mentor and supervise data scientists, analysts, engineers, and other technical staff as needed, ensuring team members apply sound methods and deliver high-quality work products. · Prepare briefings, technical documentation, analytical reports, executive summaries, and recommendations for a diverse range of stakeholders and cross-functional teams. · Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of seniority, including members of Congress required Experience · PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a closely related field. · 15+ years of relevant experience leading complex data science, analytics, technology, or mission-support programs. Desired Experience · Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, project direction, stakeholder engagement, and team oversight in a client-facing environment. · Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for executive, technical, and non-technical audiences. · Ability to manage competing priorities, assess risks, make sound technical decisions, and deliver high-impact solutions in support of mission-critical objectives. · Experience supporting federal civilian government agencies, public-sector missions, or regulated government environments. · Familiarity with federal data strategies, data governance practices, privacy requirements, information security expectations, responsible AI principles, and accessibility considerations. · Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms, enterprise data environments, big data technologies, and modern data visualization tools. · Experience leading integrated teams that include data scientists, data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, program managers, and IT personnel. · Knowledge of federal acquisition, contract delivery, performance reporting, and client relationship management practices. CALIBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. For our EEO Policy statement, please click here . If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here . If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website of need assistance completing the application process, please contact accommodations@calibresys.com or call 703.797.8732. Please note this contact information is for accommodations only. Apply Now Back to Search Results Apply Now Back to Search Results Sign up to receive alerts about our latest job opportunities. Job category Location All Aberdeen, Maryland (1) Alexandria, Virginia (7) Arlington, Virginia (4) Elmendorf, Alaska (1) Ft Huachuca, Arizona (1) Ft. Belvoir, Virginia (4) Ft. Irwin, California (2) Ft. Knox, Kentucky (3) Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas (1) Ft. Stewart, Georgia (1) Honolulu, Hawaii (1) Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (1) Lincoln, Massachusetts (2) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (1) Rockville, Maryland (1) Roi-Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the, Kuwajleen (1) Schofield Barracks, Hawaii (1) St.
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in Aberdeen advertise this kind of work as Data Analyst, Data Scientist - Marketing - Lititz, Pennsylvania, Data Scientist - Pricing - Lititz, Pennsylvania and Data Scientist 3 - Lititz, Pennsylvania too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a lead or principal Data, AI & Machine Learning role in Aberdeen, advertised as on-site.
About hiring at Calibresys
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