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Data Scientist

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Arlington, VA · Senior

$143,913 – $187,093

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal Data Scientist role involves building algorithms, data pipelines, and visualizations to inform strategic decisions on military robotics, autonomy, and AI initiatives. It suits someone with strong quantitative foundations in statistics, computer science, or mathematics who can lead analytical teams and communicate complex findings to senior leadership.

Our summary, not Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience in data science or quantitative analysis at GS-13 level or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science

Nice to have

  • Graduate education in related field
  • Experience with emerging data science and big data methodologies

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