Data Scientist - AI/LM (TS/SCI w/Poly)
Spry Methods · Linthicum
$200,000–$220,000
Jul 6, 2026
Linthicum
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A data scientist role embedded in a Defensive Cyber Operations environment, focused on building and deploying machine learning and statistical models to detect patterns, classify threats, and identify anomalies in high-volume cyber data. The work spans pipeline construction, model deployment, and performance monitoring in operational settings, and requires translating findings into actionable insights for analysts and mission stakeholders. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and bring substantial experience in both data science and defensive cyber operations.
Senior level · 8+ years · National · TS/SCI clearance
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $122,874 (middle half $87,544–$162,374).
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Why we read it this way (10)
This position is contingent on a federal contract award; start dates are not confirmed.
An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is a hard gate — candidates without it cannot be considered.
The 8+ years requirement is stated as 'or equivalent combination of education and experience,' so no minimum degree is hard-required despite the listed Bachelor's preference.
The role requires 3+ years specifically in Defensive Cyber Operations environments, which is a domain-experience gate not easily captured as a named technology skill.
Python and R are listed as interchangeable examples of a required programming language; Python is named first as the primary.
Cloud environments (AWS), big data platforms, Linux/Windows, Jupyter Notebooks, network analysis, cybersecurity frameworks, automation/scripting, and software development practices all appear under the 'Ideally, You Also Have' preferred qualifications section.
The alt SOC (15-1212 Information Security Analysts) reflects the strong Defensive Cyber Operations domain focus, though the primary day-to-day work is data science and ML modeling.
No work location or CBSA is specified in the posting; the high-security/DoD context suggests an on-site requirement at a cleared facility, but no city or state is named.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): network analysis.
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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