Data Scientist

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and HolidaysMarkon’s partner company is seeking Data Scientists to support our Intelligence Customer out of Ft. Meade. We’re looking for professionals proficient in Python and experienced in automating workflows, data manipulation, and visualization to deliver mission-driven insights and solutions.Automate data workflows and pipelines using Python and related toolsClean, manipulate, and visualize large, complex datasetsApply statistical, computational, and analytical methods to extract insightsDevelop and assess models and algorithms tailored to mission needsTranslate data challenges into technical solutions and vice versaCommunicate key findings to both technical and non-technical audiencesSupport mission teams by aligning analytics with operational objectivesTS/SCI with Active PolygraphBachelor’s degree in a STEM field + 10 years of relevant experienceOR Associate’s degree + 12 years of directly related experienceStrongly Preferred:Experience in five or more of the following areas:Machine learning design and implementationData scienceAdvanced analytical algorithmsProgrammingData miningAdvanced mathematical foundationsArtificial intelligenceWorkflow development and reproducibilityData management and curationData modeling and assessmentUSD $170,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Created: 2025-11-15