Bluehawk, LLC is seeking aSenior Data Scientistto develop and evaluate AI and machine-learning capabilities that support operational decision-making in a secure environment.
Responsibilities:
Apply AI technologies to identify and prioritizeEssential Elements of Informationaligned with national and defense priorities
Developpredictive modelsfor collection management, resource optimization, and mission planning
Implement machine-learning methods forpattern recognition , anomaly detection , forecasting, anddecision support
Support automation of tasking processes through optimal alignment ofcollectors , sources, andmission requirements
Establish feedback mechanisms to refine tasking and operational strategies usingreal-time dataanditerative learning
Collaborate with software engineers on AI/ML prototype development, integration, deployment, and sustainment
Prepare, cleanse, transform, and analyzestructured and unstructureddata from multiple sources
Conductmodel validation, performance assessment, error analysis, documentation, and continuous monitoring
Brief technical and mission stakeholders on model performance, limitations, risks, and operational implications
Applyresponsible AIpractices consistent withDoD AI Ethical Principlesand applicable security and data-governance requirements
Requirements:
Senior-level experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, or a related technical field
Proficiency withPython , R, or comparable analytical languages and common data-science or machine-learning frameworks
Experience developing, validating, and assessing predictive or machine-learning models using complex datasets
Understanding of data preparation, feature engineering, model evaluation, automation, and production integration
Ability to explain technical methods, assumptions, performance, and limitations to mission and executive audiences
Strong analytical judgment, documentation skills, and ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary technical teams
ActiveTS/SCI CI Polygraphand ability to workon-siteat theDIA Government SCIFinReston, Virginiaduring COR-established working hours
Ability to comply with applicableDIA , DoD , Intelligence Community, cybersecurity, records-management, classification, and information-handling requirements
Ability to work effectively in anon-personal servicesenvironment where contractor personnel remain accountable to contractor management
TechnologiesPython
R
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CI/HUMINT, collection management, intelligence requirements, or operational resource optimization
Experience building AI/ML capabilities in secure DoD or Intelligence Community environments
Knowledge of responsible AI, model governance, explainability, bias assessment, and secure AI development
Work Location and ClearanceLocation: Reston, VA (onsite)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
Schedule: On-site during COR-established working hours