Data Scientist (Subject Matter Expert)

BigBear.ai

Washington, USonsitePosted Jul 15, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

Overview:

BigBear.ai is seeking a Data Scientist Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead a team of data scientists and engineers conducting data analytics, data engineering, data mining, exploratory analysis, predictive analysis, and statistical analysis using scientific techniques to correlate data into graphical, written, visual, and verbal narrative products to enable more informed analytic decisions. The successful candidate will demonstrate a refined ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. Additionally, the candidate will also demonstrate analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft, and techniques aligned with the customer’s mission. This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR) and is an opportunity to get in on the “ground level” of a new and exciting program with one of our customers.

What you will do:

In addition to the above, duties for this position typically include: creating various ML-based tools or processes, such as recommendation engines or automated lead scoring systems. Perform statistical analysis, apply data mining techniques, and build high quality prediction systems. The successful candidate should be skilled in data visualization and use of graphical applications, including Microsoft Office (Power BI) and Tableau; major data science languages, such as R and Python; managing and merging of disparate data sources, preferably through R, Python, or SQL; statistical analysis; and data mining algorithms. Additionally, the candidate should have prior experience with large data Multi-INT analytics, ML, and automated predictive analytics.

What you need to have:

Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly

Master’s degree in data science, data engineering, mathematics, or another related field (an additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for this requirement)

Minimum of 12 years of experience conducting analysis using data science or engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years

Deep understanding and experience using Python, R, and/or SQL

Prior experience with large data, multi-INT analytics, machine learning, and automated predictive analytics

Demonstrable leadership and management experience on teams of junior to mid-range data scientists, engineers, or analysts

What we'd like you to have:

Master’s degree in data science, data engineering, mathematics, or another related field

At least 20 years of experience conducting analysis using data science or engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years

Experience working creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes

Experience within the DoW and/or the US Intelligence Community

Project or Program Management certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Agile certifications, etc.)

About BigBear.ai:

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

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