Senior Data Scientist
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $112,200 to $196,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Annapolis Junction, MD
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- LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for a talented Senior Data Scientist to join our growing team!
In this role you will support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain. You will work directly with our software engineering and threat analyst teams to model complex data in an environment comprised of many databases and varying technology stacks. You will support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain and work as part of a team that develops and tailors capabilities with the common goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop statistical, and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of data sets.
Clean and structure disparate data received from a globally dispersed customer base.
Provide insight into dataset structures and produce data visualizations that are consumable by both technical an non-technical audiences.
Translate mission customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes.
Develop and implement statistical, and machine learning techniques to create descriptive and predictive analytics.
Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics and oversee development of individual analytic development efforts guiding them toward solutions that can scale to large datasets.
Work in close partnership with subject matter experts, software engineers, and cloud developers to guide the formulation of analytics to production.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
7+ years of experience, with additional education able to count towards total years of experience.
Bachelors degree, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with designing and implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software (R, Python, SAS, MATLAB)
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Proficiency with Python/Jupyter Notebooks, SQL and relational databases, ElasticSearch/Kibana/OpenSearch. Experience with Java is also a plus.
Background working with analyst teams including conducting data analysis and creating data visualizations. Experience with graph analytics, data pipelines, and IP-based network data is a plus, but not required.
Experience working within a cybersecurity mission environment using tools and capabilities to generate threat intelligence. This includes working with cybersecurity analyst teams to perform data analysis and a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($112,200) is above 29% of the 44 Data & ML roles in Maryland listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,424; the middle half runs from $109,250 to $148,725.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSenior Data Scientist$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel$108,700 to $190,200
CEI Senior Project Manager$108,700 to $190,200
Data Scientist - TS/SCI$112,200 to $196,400
Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Senior Project Engineer$112,200 to $196,400
Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector$112,200 to $196,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Data Scientist (this listing) | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Safety Manager - Rail and Transit / Tunnel | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| CEI Senior Project Manager | $108,700 - $190,200 |
| Data Scientist - TS/SCI | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Command & Control Modeling & Simulation Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Senior Project Engineer | $112,200 - $196,400 |
| Chinese Language Enabled OSINT Collector | $112,200 - $196,400 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-13
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Annapolis Junction
Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00
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