TENICA is looking to hire a Senior Data Scientist in Springfield, VA. MUST HAVE TS/SCI with CI poly.
Develop and conduct algorithm quality trade studies related to synthetic aperture radar imagery, identifying best use cases for selected algorithms, and characterizing performance of algorithms when used outside the best use case scenarios. Prototype an analytical procedure that will generate confidence values based on algorithm outputs. Refine the verification and validation process for analytics. Enhance existing models to leverage analytic output for driving automated tasking. Develop scripts for running and testing the algorithms and analytics, using programs such as Databricks, Python, and Jupyter Notebook. Make presentations and reports at the request of the government in addition to a task kick off, midpoint review, and final report and presentation.
Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: Mathematics/Statistics; Computer Science; Domain Expertise/ Analysis; and Presentation.9 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. In place of the degree, may substitute 19 years of relevant work experience. Desirable skills and experience include synthetic aperture radar image science or analysis; other remote sensing imaging such as multispectral; programming and script development; data science; Python, Databricks, Jupyter Notebook; Intelligence Community analytical workflows.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph
- 9 years of relevant experience
- MA/MS degree (or 19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree)
- Experience in at least two: Mathematics/Statistics; Computer Science; Domain Expertise/Analysis; Presentation
- Proficiency scripting and developing with Python, Databricks, and Jupyter Notebook
- Synthetic aperture radar image science or analysis
- Experience with multispectral or other remote sensing imaging
- Familiarity with Intelligence Community analytical workflows
What We Do
TENICA Global Solutions is a veteran-owned small business and a leading provider of national security, national defense, and cybersecurity solutions. The company delivers a wide range of information technology and consulting services to government and commercial organizations worldwide, specializing in intelligence and defense-related services to achieve meaningful and measurable results.







