Data Scientist Principal

Job ID: 2615915

Location

Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-08-20

Category

Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory

Modeling/Sim Engr

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is hiring a Data Scientist Principal to deliver Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) supporting a program based in Chantilly, VA. This role will contribute to the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), which oversees the acquisition and lifecycle management of systems from inception to deployment and operations.

As the Data Scientist Principal you will support the analysis of complex data to drive strategic mission efforts. The role supports the resolution of operational and systems problems into data-driven solutions, guides analytic strategy, and advises leadership on mission impact, model risk, and data-informed tradeoffs.

Key duties of this position include (but are not limited to)

• Supports designing and managing data sets to ensure efficient data flow and interoperability with existing and emerging programs.
• Supports the collection and integration of large, complex data sets that meet cross-organizational requirements.
• Evaluates data quality, reliability, and efficiency throughout the data lifecycle.
• Collaborating with other data scientists, software developers, operators, project managers, and clients to prepare data for predictive modeling.
• Documents internal process improvements to optimize data delivery and automate manual processes.
• Supports testing and validation procedures to ensure operational platforms function correctly, including the ability to gather user feedback, identify issues, conduct updates, and perform routine quality assurance checks.
• Supports the development of essential te