Lead Data Scientist

SMX is seeking a Lead Data Scientist. How would you like to be part of a leadership team made up of experts and senior level staff who have experience, capacity and capability to lead large scale portfolios? The leadership team will foster the organizational culture of high performing solution delivery. This position is onsite in Camp Springs, Maryland and requires a Top-Secret clearance.

Essential Duties

The Data Scientist Lead provides technical leadership for enterprise data analytics solutions under this task order, designing and modeling analytical architectures and implementing systems and databases that support end-user analytics. The position applies statistical, programming, and engineering methods; builds and optimizes SQL-based analytical data structures; and guides BI platform selection, architecture, and standards. The Data Scientist Lead enforces data quality and performance criteria, performs cost-benefit and tradeoff analyses of solution options, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and clearly communicates technical findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Min Yrs Relevant Experience: 3 years

• Bachelor's degree required

• USCIS Experience

• DHS Suitability

• Developed and deployed AI/ML/LLMs solutions

• Familiarity with SQL, Python/R, and visualization tools like Tableau

Professional Competencies:

• Ability to communicate complex technical details clearly to diverse audiences

• Strong skills in translating technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical stakeholders

Application Deadline:   11-6-2026

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$103,100 — $171,800 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).