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SME III Data Scientist

Koniag Government Services
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Koniag Management Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a SME III Data Scientist with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KMS and our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a data scientist.
  • Fifteen (15) years’ experience with expert-level proficiency in data science programming languages such as Python and/or /Strong experience with data querying languages (e.g., Structured Query Language (SQL)) and working with large-scale datasets.
  • Fifteen (15) years’ experience with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience in developing and deploying machine learning models.
  • Demonstrated specific, hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) is required.
  • Fifteen (15) years’ experience with a mastery of statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, regression, classification, and clustering techniques.
  • Ten (10) years’ experience using data visualization libraries and platforms (e.g., 16 Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau) to create impactful reports and dashboards.
  • Ten (10) years’ experience managing the entire data science project lifecycle: from problem definition and data collection to model deployment and communication of findings.

Education

  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or science discipline relevant to the field of data science.

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Military or OSW experience

Clearance Requirement

  • TS/SCI (SAP eligible)

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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