Data Scientist jobs in Maryland

Bureau of Economic Analysis

Suitland, MD · $85,447 – $133,142

The Bureau of Economic Analysis seeks a data scientist to maintain and develop SQL-based systems while analyzing economic statistics and communicating findings to leadership. The role suits someone with strong technical skills in data manipulation and programming who can bridge technical and non-technical audiences.

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U.S. Census Bureau

Full-time · Suitland, MD · $57,736 – $91,815

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring a recent graduate data scientist to perform database queries, build analytical visualizations, and transform data from multiple sources to support HR operations. This entry-level federal role suits recent graduates with degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science who can work with SQL, Python, R, and Java.

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AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD

This role designs and deploys AI-powered optimization algorithms to schedule and control a satellite network, working across machine learning, combinatorial optimization, and aerospace systems. It suits data scientists with production ML experience who can bridge complex physics-driven constraints and real-time decision systems.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Annapolis Junction, MD · $107,000 – $212,000

A Data Scientist will build statistical and machine learning models on large government datasets to extract insights and support decision-making for a defense contractor. The role suits someone with strong Python and data engineering skills who can communicate technical findings to diverse audiences and holds or can obtain security clearance.

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Bureau of Economic Analysis

Full-time · Suitland, MD · $57,736 – $101,097

A federal data scientist role for recent graduates at the Bureau of Economic Analysis, involving SQL database work, statistical analysis, and communicating economic findings. Suited for new graduates in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science with an interest in government economic research.

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AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD

This role builds and deploys data models and analytics systems that monitor satellite-cellular network performance across payload, gateway, and RAN subsystems. It suits experienced data scientists with production ML chops and ideally some telecom or satellite systems background who want to translate complex multi-domain telemetry into operational insights for a global space-based broadband network.

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