About the Team
STR’s Intelligence Division researches and develops advanced analytics and machine learning-based solutions to solve challenging problems related to national security. Our team consists of passionate and motivated engineers with advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and data science, who are seeking opportunities to use their deep technical knowledge and creativity to tackle some of the hardest problems that our customers face. Our projects span multiple different data modalities and incorporate advanced algorithms, deep learning, and statistical techniques to uncover patterns in social media, structured and unstructured text, time series, geospatial, and imagery data, and must operate under challenging constraints not typically found in the commercial world. The tools and technologies we develop have real world impact and US Government analysts and operators use them to enable intelligence activities around the globe.
The Role
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will help research, develop, and integrate cutting-edge models and technologies into production systems that solve critical national security problems.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and domain experts, you will analyze interesting and challenging datasets to develop innovative algorithmic techniques to discover trends and form valuable intelligence insights. You will explore a wide variety of quantitative models ranging from classical statistical methods to frontier language models. In addition, you will collaborate closely with customers to understand mission needs, define requirements, communicate technical developments and findings, and respond to user feedback.
This position can be based in Woburn, MA; or Arlington, VA. Applicants should expect to primarily work onsite.
What you will do:
- Investigate and analyze exquisite multimodal datasets to identify and expose hidden patterns and trends
- Develop, evaluate, and apply novel AI/ML models to automatically derive valuable insights for defense and intelligence analysts
- Think critically about robust modeling capabilities that generalize to support broad application against high-impact national security problems
- Collaborate with diverse teams to explore new domains and data modalities, investigate state-of-the-art research, tackle emerging problem spaces, and mentor others
Who you are:
- Active Secret security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- MS degree with 3+ years of experience, and/or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or other related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Desire to tackle challenges, develop new skills, and explore unsolved problem spaces
- Experience developing and applying AI/ML methods to real-world data science problems, especially in settings where data is sparse, noisy, and/or high dimensional
- Familiarity with various algorithmic techniques such as Bayesian methods, predictive models, reinforcement learning, deep learning architectures, and large language models
- Comfortable creating data visualizations and communicating technical findings
- Proficient with Python and the traditional data science and machine learning stack, including NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and matplotlib
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate with customers and end users
Even better:
- Familiarity with geospatial and/or spatiotemporal data
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead research tasks amidst uncertain conditions with minimal oversight
- Experience working with large datasets (> 100 GB) and familiarity with big data infrastructure and frameworks such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Dask, or MapReduce
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including testing, scalability, observability, maintainability, and performance optimization
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Experience in intelligence and military-related mission areas
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Active Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship, as required by the U.S. government for the clearance
- Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, PhD in a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline
- Experience developing and applying AI/ML methods to real-world data science problems
- Familiarity with Bayesian methods, predictive models, reinforcement learning, deep learning architectures, and large language models
- Ability to create data visualizations and communicate technical findings
- Proficiency with Python and the traditional data science and machine learning stack, including NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and matplotlib
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with customers and end users
- Familiarity with geospatial or spatiotemporal data
- Ability to conduct and lead research tasks with minimal oversight
- Experience with large datasets over 100 GB and big data infrastructure or frameworks
- Understanding of software engineering principles, including testing, scalability, observability, maintainability, and performance optimization
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Experience in intelligence and military-related mission areas
What the Team is Saying
STR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision for employees and families, plus mental‑health support and FSAs. Inclusive elements such as transgender healthcare and pet insurance are also cited.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and mentions of profit sharing, positioning long‑term savings as a core part of total rewards. Life and disability insurance are commonly listed alongside these plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Materials highlight generous parental leave, family medical leave, and onsite Mother’s Rooms, with fertility benefits also noted. These supports complement a broader emphasis on employee wellbeing.
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What We Do
STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges.
Why Work With Us
We believe in a people-first culture. Yes, we are scientists, engineers, and researchers, but first, we are people. Our environment is designed to foster innovation by encouraging our employees to work collaboratively on things they are passionate about. We also really like to have fun. We believe that working hard and playing hard go hand in hand.
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