ME00576-Data Scientist 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Data Scientist responsible for designing and implementing automated data processing and reporting solutions to support mission and operational needs
• Success in this role is driven by the ability to develop scalable ETL workflows, enable efficient data ingestion, and automate reporting processes
• The position focuses on transforming complex datasets into reliable, structured outputs while ensuring data quality, consistency, and usability for downstream analytics and reporting

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows to support automated reporting
• Implement incremental and batch data ingestion pipelines with robust data validation and error handling
• Perform data transformation and modeling using SQL and Python (Pandas, PySpark, or Polars)
• Execute data preprocessing tasks, including minimizing, filtering, normalizing, aggregating, and reshaping datasets for reporting purposes
• Develop and maintain automated data pipelines to ensure timely and accurate reporting outputs
• Build and maintain Python-based automation packages and tools for use by agency personnel
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across all stages of the data lifecycle
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Support integration of reporting outputs into visualization platforms

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (MD Customer)
• Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Associate's Degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Strong experience designing and implementing ETL workflows and data pipelines
• Proficiency in Python with experience using Pandas, PySpark, or Polars
• Strong experience with SQL for data querying and transformation
• Experience with data preprocessing and transformation techniques
• Experience working with large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with dashboard automation and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience developing reusable automation tools or packages for end users
• Familiarity with data validation frameworks and data quality best practices
• Experience working in enterprise or government data environments

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.