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Senior Data Scientist (DoD - Secret Clearance)

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Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at

Title: Senior Data Scientist
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C.
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: MondayFriday

Job Summary:

Aalis Management Consulting seeks a highly skilled Senior Data Scientist to leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven insights to enhance military personnel readiness, workforce planning, and policy decision-making. The ideal candidate will have expertise in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and large-scale data systems to support DoD-wide initiatives in talent management, health analytics, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualizations to analyze military personnel trends (recruitment, retention, performance, health).
  • Design and implement AI/ML solutions to optimize workforce readiness, training effectiveness, and resource allocation.
  • Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from DoD systems (DEERS, MPT, HR systems) using Python, R, SQL, or Databricks.
  • Support data-driven policy recommendations for senior leadership (SES/Flag Officer level).
  • Collaborate with DoD stakeholders to standardize data governance and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD data security policies (RMF, FISMA, NIST SP 800-series).
  • Deploy NLP, generative AI, or computer vision (as applicable) for personnel analytics.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 8+ years in data science, machine learning, or advanced analytics (DoD experience a must).
  • Proven track record in Python/R, SQL, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
  • Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik for data visualization

Certifications ():

  • AWS/Azure Data Scientist
  • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
  • DoD 8570 IAT/IAM Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP)

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or status.

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