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Data Scientist [Full Scope Polygraph]

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction
Feb 04, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Data Scientist at Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must have a TS/SCI and Polygraph clearance. Responsibilities: Provide expert technical assistance to government customers by developing machine learning, data mining, and statistical algorithms Analyze datasets, prototyping algorithms and models for experiments and execution Generate reports that summarize datasets and provide decision-quality insights Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Software Engineers to construct automated analytics and enhance workflows Collaborate with customers, SMEs, and Software Engineers to define requirements and guide analytics formulation Produce summaries and visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning Develop experiments and models to simulate unavailable data Oversee analytics development Manage the transition of prototype analytics into production Evaluate the performance of analytics Guide analytics development toward solutions that scale to large datasets Develop and train machine learning systems to support mission automation Understand and guide the integration of emerging machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms into executable solutions Required Qualifications:* Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to abide by MTSI's core values Strong leadership and communication skills Experience as a data scientist or operations research analyst Experience conducting modeling and simulation or decision analysis Experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics Experience programming with data analysis software. Education Requirements: Master's or Bachelor's degree in mathematics, operations research, engineering, computer science or a related technical discipline. Clearance Requirement:* TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph #LI-RC1 Interesting Work:* Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.