Data Scientist-Junior

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Data Science and Data Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Query Language, Linux Bash Scripting, Python Frameworks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

YOUR IMPACT

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

OUR COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

The Data Scientist-Junior will support future Defense & Intelligence Programs across multiple OCONUS and CONUS locations to include Stuttgart, Germany, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Tampa, FL. These roles have an anticipated start date of late May 2026.

JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data including CAI and PAI sources.
• Support ML model development and Python-based analytics, including entity resolution and applied statistics.
• Assist with API data integrations, containerization workflows, and development of Streamlit-based GUIs.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python and Bash, including API development and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with SQL and large-scale systems such as PostgreSQL, Hive, or Trino.
• Basic understanding of ML concepts and familiarity with Flask or FastAPI.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance required.  
• Experience: 0–3 years of related experience, including academic or internship-based data science work.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Certifications: None required; cloud or ML-related certifications preferred.
• Role requirements: On-Site 5 days
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role 

IEX/GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

USA FL MacDill AFB, USA VA Virginia Beach - 1300 Helicopter Rd (VAC429)

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans