Senior Data Scientist

SOSi sosi.com Open

On-site Huntsville Full-time Senior Data Science

At a glance

Senior Data Science role at SOSi. Huntsville · full-time · $83,164–$172,725 base.

SalaryStated by SOSi

$83,164 – $172,725

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleData Science

SenioritySenior

LocationHuntsville

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$83,164–$172,725

PostedNov 3, 2026

Role brief

dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and put into use data science solutions with Python or a comparable programming language
Use Linux to develop data-processing workflows and deploy models
Work with data engineers to improve how data is collected, checked and accessed
Write maintainable, testable code and record processes and results for future reference
Adjust your approach as project needs change, while prioritizing work effectively

What you bring

At least four years in data science, data engineering or another advanced analytics role
A degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics or another quantitative discipline
Programming ability in Python or a similar language, plus experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience using both Linux and Windows, with knowledge of CI/CD and Agile methods
An active TS/SCI clearance

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who develops machine-learning models and works with large datasets on supercomputing resources. You’ll be based on-site in Huntsville and embedded with end users, working in an office setting.

From the employer

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

SOSi is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our analytics team working on an innovative MLOps workload leveraging cutting-edge technologies and supporting a government customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will be responsible for delivering automation to key national security missions interacting with petabyte-scale data on supercomputing resources.

The ideal candidate will have a background in AI/ML model development and have experience in Python programming, handling SQL databases, and working in command line interfaces. You will leverage scientific techniques to transform petabyte-scale data into insightful data products to enable data-driven decisions. You will perform using Scrumban techniques and be embedded with end users.

The team will work with technologies including:

Open source, commercial, and government software packages such as Docker, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, PostgreSQL, and other tools.
Leverage GitOps patterns and CI/CD with tools like GitLab and GitHub.

Essential Job Duties

Develop and deploy data science solutions leveraging Python or similar languages.
Utilize Linux for development of data processing and model deployment.
Collaborate with data engineers to improve data colleciton, quality, and access.
Prioritize tasks efficiently and adapt solutions to meet project requirements.
Document processes and outcomes for transparency and future reference.
Write clean, testable, maintainable code in Python and other languages.

Active TS/SCI.
Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or other quantitative field.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Data Scientist/Engineer or advanced analytical role
Programming knowledge in Python or similar language.
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Knowledge of CI/CD and Agile methodologies.
Understanding of software design and system integration.

Work Environment