Data Scientist SME

Leidos National Security Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world. Our team’s focus is to ensure our customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

The Intelligence Production Solutions Division (IPSD), part of the Decision Advantage Solutions Business Area, is seeking a Data Scientist Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Chinook program. In this highly specialized role, you will lead complex, mission-critical projects that leverage advanced data science techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to address key intelligence challenges. As a SME, you will apply deep expertise in data science and geospatial analytics to help solve high-stakes problems related to national security, defense, and geospatial intelligence.

This role requires both a strategic and hands-on approach, providing subject matter leadership and guidance to teams while working closely with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) stakeholders and mission experts. If you are an experienced data scientist with expertise in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), we want you to be part of our growing team!

Position may be performed in the following locations below. Please note Gaithersburg, MD is the primary work location for the program.

• Gaithersburg, MD
• Alexandria, VA
• Chantilly, VA
• Aurora, CO
• St. Louis, MO

Clearance Level Required :

Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI, as well as a Polygraph.

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Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

#Chinook

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting : October 9, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level 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.