Data scientist

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now—be extraordinary at MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data Scientist to join our Data and AI Practice. This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the National Capital Region. Ability to travel for initial onboarding and laptop pickup (estimated 1 day).

As a Data Scientist, you will support a key Federal customer with high impact advanced analytics, data science pipeline development, and interactive data visualization for custom client applications.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Apply and validate data mining methods and machine learning models.
• Design and implement data-driven solutions, with a specific focus on advanced analytical methods, data models, and visualizations.
• Develop quantitative simulations and models to provide descriptive and predictive analytics solution recommendations.
• Identify trends and problems through complex big data analysis.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging tools and techniques in machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics.
• Serve as a key member of a data science project team, supporting other data scientists and consultants in the performance of assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in applied research directed to machine learning, data science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, operations research, or a closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.
• Advanced Degree (Master’s) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative or mathematical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with data mining methods, databases, data visualization, and machine learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analytic techniques such as anomaly detection, clustering, entity resolution, risk-based modeling, and network and cohort analysis.
• Expertise with Qlik and/or other BI tools such as Tableau and PowerBI.
• Familiarity with Databricks or similar cloud-based distributed database technologies.
• Strong SQL skills and demonstrated experience with cleaning, managing, optimizing performance, and processing large volumes of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess an active TS clearance, CBP BI, or DHS Suitability (adjudicated within the past 4 years).

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $128,800.00-$214,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Requisition #: R71127
• Locations: USA-Remote Work
• Posting Date: 10/07/2026
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust/Suitability
• Remote Type: Fully Remote
• Time Type: Full time