Senior Data Scientist - Top Secret

Category: Data Science Travel Required: No Remote Type: No Sunayu, LLC is looking for a Data Scientist to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions for mission-critical applications. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative, production-ready algorithms and platforms. - Apply cutting-edge techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, entity resolution, graph analytics, explainable AI, and operational analytics. - Work with diverse data types (structured, unstructured, open source, digital media) and leverage modern tools such as Python, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LLM frameworks, and geospatial analytics platforms. - Contribute to the integration of AI, DevSecOps, data engineering, platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment. Basic Requirements: - Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computational Social Science, etc.). Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. - 12+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis, developing analytics and AI/ML solutions (10+ years with a Master’s). - Active Top Secret clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph. - Proficiency in Python and at least one other scripting language. - Demonstrated experience collaborating with hybrid teams to research, build, and deploy complex, user-friendly analytical platforms. - Track record of creative problem solving, active learning, and mission-focused outcomes. - Familiarity with version control tools (git, svn, JIRA) and deployment technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting military or intelligence community customers. - Expertise with knowledge graphs (neo4j, graph ML), predictive algorithms, image classifiers, object detectors, information retrieval, SQL, Elastic Stack. - Experience deploying data science applications (e.g., Streamlit) and working with distributed systems (Hadoop, Ray, Spark). - Familiarity with Azure/C2S, hardware platforms (CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs), and advanced analytical methodologies (social network analysis, supply chain analysis, NLP, classification algorithms, image processing). - Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Multimodal LLMs, Langchain, vLLM, llama.cpp. ---------------------------------------------------------- *Who We Are* *Sunayu, LLC serves as a premier technology partner to the Defense and Intelligence communities, delivering mission-critical engineering solutions across the nation. Our operations are anchored in a commitment to trust, accountability, and ethical transparency, ensuring the high-performance outcomes necessary to protect our country's most vital interests.* *Culture* *Our strength lies in our community: Our team prioritizes collaboration, professional growth, and encourages open communication. At Sunayu, we don't just secure the mission—we grow together.* *Career Development* *We support and encourage our team members to continue their professional growth by providing company-reimbursed training and continuing education of up to $5,000 per year. We also participate in many industry conferences and events where we share our expertise and experiences.* *Pay Rate* *Salary range considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.* *Benefits* - *3 Medical Plan Options* - *Dental and Vision* - *FSA, DCFSA, HSA* - *Life/AD&D Insurance* - *Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* - *Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* - *Training and Educational Assistance* - *Paid Time Off (PTO)* - *11 Federal holidays* - *401k plan w…