Data Scientist

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with AI/ML expertise to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role will focus on leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to extract insights from large, complex datasets and support data-driven decision-making.The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning model development, and data visualization, along with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Machine Learning & AI Development Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex mission problems Build predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making Evaluate model performance and continuously improve algorithms through testing and tuning Data Analysis & Exploration Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies Perform data cleansing, feature engineering, and transformation to prepare data for modeling Apply statistical techniques to validate hypotheses and support analytical findings Data Visualization & Communication Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python visualization libraries Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership Translate complex analytical results into actionable business or mission outcomes Model Deployment & Integration Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to operationalize models into production environments Integrate machine learning solutions into enterprise systems and workflows Support cloud-based model deployment in environments such as AWS or Azure Collaboration & Agile Delivery Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives Contribute to continuous improvement of data science methodologies and processesRequirementsActive TS/SCI W/ Polygraph Required. Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn Experience analyzing and working with large-scale datasets Strong understanding of statistical modeling, probability, and data analysis techniques Experience with data visualization tools and communicating insights effectively Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, mission-driven environments

KDA Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist with AI/ML expertise to support mission-critical programs within the Intelligence Community (IC). This role will focus on leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to extract insights from large, complex datasets and support data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning model development, and data visualization, along with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Machine Learning & AI Development

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to solve complex mission problems
• Build predictive and prescriptive analytics solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Evaluate model performance and continuously improve algorithms through testing and tuning

Data Analysis & Exploration

• Analyze large, structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies
• Perform data cleansing, feature engineering, and transformation to prepare data for modeling
• Apply statistical techniques to validate hypotheses and support analytical findings

Data Visualization & Communication

• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python visualization libraries
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership
• Translate complex analytical results into actionable business or mission outcomes

Model Deployment & Integration

• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to operationalize models into production environments
• Integrate machine learning solutions into enterprise systems and workflows
• Support cloud-based model deployment in environments such as AWS or Azure

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders
• Participate in Agile processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of data science methodologies and processes

Requirements

Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph Required.

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical analysis

Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn

Experience analyzing and working with large-scale datasets

Strong understanding of statistical modeling, probability, and data analysis techniques

Experience with data visualization tools and communicating insights effectively

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex, mission-driven environments

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business. KDA emphasizes teamwork, focusing on achieving goals, using every second as an opportunity to excel and, a drive to complete deliverables efficiently, on time, and under budget. KDA is a closely-knit, diverse team of professionals driven to tackle demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through the IT solutions that we innovate, design, engineer, deploy and operate.We believe in continual learning, in helping our clients and teammates regardless of role or position, in supporting causes that matter to us and our customers. KDA is not just technically focused we bring a thorough understanding of our customers' mission and business goals. We use that knowledge to advise them on the latest trends affecting their problem space while innovating new solutions from existing customer capabilities.KDA strives for maximum satisfaction from our customers by providing leading-edge technologies coupled with the right skills, expertise, and practical experience to plan, analyze, design, implement, and sustain innovative, cost-effective enterprise solutions Our goal and biggest accomplishments are in achieving mission success with resilient global solutions.

KDA Consulting is a Disabled Veteran, Woman-Owned, Certified Disadvantaged Small Business. KDA emphasizes teamwork, focusing on achieving goals, using every second as an opportunity to excel and, a drive to complete deliverables efficiently, on time, and under budget. KDA is a closely-knit, diverse team of professionals driven to tackle demanding National Defense and Intelligence challenges through the IT solutions that we innovate, design, engineer, deploy and operate.We believe in continual learning, in helping our clients and teammates regardless of role or position, in supporting causes that matter to us and our customers. KDA is not just technically focused we bring a thorough understanding of our customers' mission and business goals. We use that knowledge to advise them on the latest trends affecting their problem space while innovating new solutions from existing customer capabilities.

KDA strives for maximum satisfaction from our customers by providing leading-edge technologies coupled with the right skills, expertise, and practical experience to plan, analyze, design, implement, and sustain innovative, cost-effective enterprise solutions Our goal and biggest accomplishments are in achieving mission success with resilient global solutions.