Intermediate Data Scientist

About the Role

MITRE is seeking an Intermediate Data Scientist to transform Department of Justice (DOJ) sponsor data into actionable insights and recommendations. This role supports public safety and national security missions, operating at the intersection of mission, operations, and artificial intelligence. This position offers a recent master's graduate an opportunity to develop technical skills while contributing to real-world challenges. The role requires on-site presence in the District of Columbia, with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate sponsor needs and mission questions into analytical tasks.
• Use Python, SQL, and related tools for data access, cleaning, and analysis.
• Explore data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply statistical methods and develop analytical models to support recommendations.
• Create visualizations and dashboards (e.g., using Power BI) to communicate findings.
• Develop actionable recommendations, assess their benefits and limitations, and outline implementation strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations to explain evidence and guide sponsor decisions.
• Maintain organized code, document data sources and methods, and use version control.
• Participate in peer reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress and limitations.
• Build familiarity with technologies related to identity management, biometrics, information management, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship required for a Top-Secret clearance.
• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational experience using Python or a comparable programming language for data analysis.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Understanding of basic statistical concepts and methods.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly through writing, visualizations, and presentations.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation and reproducible work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and complete tasks under guidance.
• Ability to obtain accounts on sponsor networks.
• Ability to meet on-site requirements and travel occasionally.
• No prior full-time professional experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience may be demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or undergraduate research:

• Using Python and SQL for data preparation and analysis.
• Creating dashboards or visualizations in Power BI or Tableau.
• Using Git or other version control tools.
• Applying statistical or machine learning methods to practical questions and evaluating results.
• Translating analytical findings into recommendations and presenting supporting evidence.
• Exposure to biometrics, identity matching, name matching, or human-language technologies.

Clearance

• Requires a Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph clearance.
• May be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance after passing MITRE's employment background check.
• Must obtain or have a Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph clearance within one year of hire.