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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Data Scientist to join our team and help deliver mission-critical data capabilities for U.S. Government and defense organizations. In this role, you will support the development, deployment, and sustainment of operational data products that help mission partners make informed decisions and execute critical workflows. You will work directly with technical teams and operational users to understand mission needs, integrate and structure complex data, develop user-facing tools, and deliver practical capabilities that users can adopt quickly and sustain over time.
What You'll Be Doing:
Work directly with government technical teams and operational users to identify mission challenges, clarify requirements, and translate operational needs into effective data products.
Design, build, test, deploy, and sustain data pipelines, analytical workflows, and user-facing applications.
Ingest, clean, transform, and model structured and unstructured data from inconsistent or fragmented source systems using Python, SQL, and related technologies.
Develop structured data models, ontologies, and analytical datasets that support repeatable reporting, decision-making, and operational workflows.
Build and configure dashboards, applications, and other user-facing tools that enable nontechnical users to interact with data and execute mission workflows.
Develop and deploy solutions using Palantir Foundry and other approved data, analytics, and application-development platforms.
Support the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, integration, testing, deployment, user onboarding, documentation, and sustainment.
Apply version control, automated testing, documentation, and sound engineering practices to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, scalable, and transferable across the team.
Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders to evaluate user feedback, prioritize enhancements, and continuously improve delivered capabilities.
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or another quantitative or technical discipline, along with 7+ years of related experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience building and delivering data products, software applications, analytical tools, or related technical capabilities.
Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, C++, or a similar programming language, with the ability to select and apply the right tools for the problem.
Experience independently delivering user-facing technical products from requirements definition through deployment and sustainment.
Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including identifying and resolving data-quality, integration, and consistency issues.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and operational users.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, Ontology development, Workshop applications, or related platform capabilities.
Experience supporting Department of War or other U.S. Government data, software, or operational-support programs.
Experience with cloud-based data platforms, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or infrastructure automation.
Experience applying data science, analytics, or software-engineering methods in operational, defense, or other mission-critical environments.
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or another quantitative or technical discipline.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, or another quantitative or technical discipline, plus 7 or more years of related experience; equivalent additional experience may substitute for the degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience building and delivering data products, software applications, analytical tools, or related technical capabilities.
- Strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, C++, or a similar programming language.
- Experience independently delivering user-facing technical products from requirements definition through deployment and sustainment.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, including resolving data-quality, integration, and consistency issues.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate with government customers, technical teams, and operational users.
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data pipelines, Ontology development, or Workshop applications.
- Experience supporting Department of War or other U.S. Government data, software, or operational-support programs.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, or infrastructure automation.
- Experience applying data science, analytics, or software-engineering methods in operational, defense, or mission-critical environments.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in a quantitative or technical discipline.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
