The Role
Onsite Data Scientist supporting intelligence-focused analytics and product development. Build Power BI dashboards, manipulate data with Python/SQL, create visualizations and lightweight web apps, communicate findings to nontechnical audiences, and translate customer requirements into specifications.
Summary Generated by Built In
REQUIRED: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Data Scientist with strong analytical and technical skills to support data‑driven decision‑making and product development. The ideal candidate will have recent experience with Python and SQL, and proficiency in Power BI—note that Tableau is not an acceptable substitute for this position.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
LOCATION: Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
We are seeking a Data Scientist with strong analytical and technical skills to support data‑driven decision‑making and product development. The ideal candidate will have recent experience with Python and SQL, and proficiency in Power BI—note that Tableau is not an acceptable substitute for this position.
Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.
Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.
Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
- Working with Power BI (Tableau is not an acceptable substitute for this position).
- Recent experience with Python and SQL.
- Ability to build lightweight web applications when a traditional dashboard is not the most effective method for presenting or interacting with data.
- Engaging in day-to-day technical execution.
- Experience in two or more of the following disciplines: business analytics, statistics, data verification and validation, and data visualization.
- Applying qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to business or intelligence problems.
- Transforming, manipulating, and combining data using a programming language such as Python or using a data preparation tool.
- Using Excel.
- Conveying technical concepts to nontechnical audiences both verbally and in written analytic reports.
- Creating data visualization mockups, prototypes of visualizations, documenting work processes, and effectively demonstrating products to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interpreting data models and working with a variety of data sources and structures.
- Translating customer requirements into project or system specifications.
- Self-starter with the ability to decompose ambiguous problems into actionable plans.
Highly Desired Qualifications
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
- Working with data derived from technical missions, taskings, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination.
- Working with Sponsor business or mission data, Sponsor applications, or Sponsor database structures.
- Using GitHub or similar version control systems.
- Using Python or R.
- DESIRED: Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Information Systems or 4 years of relevant data analysis experience with the IC or military may substitute in lieu of a degree.
What We Offer You
- Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
- Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
- 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
- 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
- Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.
SCHEDULE:
This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!
About
At Ardent Principles, we're more than just a technology company - we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our mission is to empower organizations with transformative IT solutions and program management services, while our values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork guide everything we do. We foster a culture of open communication, where every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions truly make a difference.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
- Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA
- Recent experience with Python
- Recent experience with SQL
- Proficiency with Power BI (Tableau not acceptable)
- Ability to build lightweight web applications for data interaction
- Day-to-day technical execution of analytic tasks
- Experience in two or more: business analytics, statistics, data verification/validation, data visualization
- Apply qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods to business or intelligence problems
- Transform, manipulate, and combine data using a programming language (e.g., Python) or data preparation tool
- Proficiency using Excel
- Convey technical concepts to nontechnical audiences verbally and in written analytic reports
- Create data visualization mockups, prototypes, document work processes, and demonstrate products
- Interpret data models and work with a variety of data sources and structures
- Translate customer requirements into project or system specifications
- Self-starter able to decompose ambiguous problems into actionable plans
- Experience with data from technical missions, collection, processing, analysis, or dissemination
- Experience with Sponsor business/mission data or Sponsor database structures
- Experience using GitHub or similar version control
- Experience with R
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Information Systems (or 4 years IC/military data analysis experience may substitute)
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The Company
What We Do
Ardent Principles, Inc. is a people-focused IT and management consulting firm for commercial and government clients, specializing in IT services and program management, and offering advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and staff augmentation.
