Leidos
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Data Scientist – Applied AI, Performance Management
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$87.1K - $157.5K / year
Bachelor Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishPython
Job Description
• Apply data science, advanced analytics, and AI techniques to large, complex operational datasets to identify performance degradation, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities
• Design and implement code-first analytical solutions and models that support automated or semi-automated discovery of performance improvement opportunities
• Use AI and data-driven methods to evaluate, prioritize, and improve the effectiveness of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) tied to contractual outcomes
• Collaborate closely with performance analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions
• Apply appropriate AI and machine learning techniques, balancing innovation with explainability, defensibility, and stakeholder trust
• Develop reusable analytical code, methods, and patterns that strengthen the team’s overall data science and AI capabilities
• Communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including program leadership
• Support broader Navy performance initiatives by extending analytical methods beyond SLR-focused use cases when appropriate
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience applying data science, machine learning, or AI to real-world operational or performance problems (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
- Strong problem-framing skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments
- Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for data analysis and modeling
- Experience working with large, messy, or heterogeneous datasets
- Ability to clearly and defensibly explain complex analytical results
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement