Data Scientist at CACI International
Alexandria, VA
$94,400–$198,200from the description
Jun 29, 2026
Alexandria, VA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A full-time data scientist role supporting a military counter-drone task force, focused on building and maintaining machine learning models, predictive analytics, and AI-driven decision-support tools against large volumes of operational and intelligence data. Day-to-day work spans model development in Python, dashboard creation in Power BI, and use of platforms such as Palantir and Maven Smart System, with outputs briefed to senior military and civilian leaders. Suits an experienced data scientist holding an active TS/SCI clearance, with up to 50% domestic travel expected.
Senior level · 10+ years · National · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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What the occupation pays Median $122,874 (middle half $87,544–$162,374). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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Location is not specified in the posting beyond 'Continental US' travel; no specific metro or base of operations is named, so CBSA is left blank.
The degree requirement is tiered: MA/MS with 10+ years, BA/BS with 15+ years, AA/AS with 17+ years, or HS/GED with 19+ years. Because every tier accepts a lower degree paired with more experience, no single minimum degree is hard-gated — equivalent experience is always accepted in lieu of a higher degree.
The overall years minimum is set to 10, the lowest stated threshold (paired with an MA/MS). Candidates with only a BA/BS would need 15+ years.
Maven Smart System (MSS) and Palantir are listed together as interchangeable enterprise analytics platforms under the required qualifications; MSS is captured as an alternative to Palantir.
Power BI is listed as required with 'or similar business intelligence platforms' — well-known substitutes (Tableau, Looker) are captured in alternatives.
LLMs appear explicitly in the required qualifications ('large language models (LLMs)') alongside broader AI-enabled tools.
Cloud AI/ML environments, MLOps, model lifecycle management, geospatial intelligence, and sensor fusion all appear only under the 'Desired' section.
Up to 50% CONUS travel is required — this role is not remote.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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