Data Scientist (Junior - Senior) at Clear Ridge Defense in Augusta, GA

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking TS/SCI cleared professionals with polygraph to serve as Data Scientists in Fort Gordon, GA.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets.
• Make and communicate principled conclusions from data employing mathematics, statistics, computer science, and application-specific knowledge.
• Use various forms of analysis methodology to characterize, explore, and assess large complex datasets.
• Translate practical mission needs and analytics questions related to large datasets into technical requirements.
• Assist teammates in drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Make informed recommendations regarding technical solutions, while maintaining awareness of unique and dynamic customer collection, processing, storage, and analytic capabilities.

Must-Haves

You possess...

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A Top Secret clearance with polygraph.
• Years (3+) of relevant experience in machine learning, data science, programming, or statistical analysis.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science/Mathematics related field.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace with unique TTPs.

Nice-To-Haves

• Leadership experience.

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance

• Unique Flexible PTO

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military

• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend

• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.

• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement

• Free Financial Advising From Qualified Experts

• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment

• One of a Kind Referral Program- $250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals

• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses

• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events

• Access to our Company Swag Store

Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range:

• The contract the employee is assigned to support. For example, this advertised position may support multiple contracts.
• The negotiated rates between CRD and our client.
• The option year of the contract the employee is assigned to.
• Annual performance of the employee and/or the company.
• If the employee takes on additional company responsibilities.
• If the company makes a strategic hiring decision (e.g., investment in the employee) for growth opportunities.
• If the employee does not meet the qualifications fully but a waiver is provided by CRD or our clients.
• If the employee is assigned a lower-level labor category due to external circumstances than they actually qualify for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.