Senior Data Scientist (Active Secret Clearance)

What this role involves

Striveworks is hiring a Senior Data Scientist with an active Secret clearance to work on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, WA. The role involves developing and validating ML models for image, video, text, and other data types, and implementing AI solutions for cloud and edge environments. The position requires 6+ years of experience and offers a salary range of $185,000–$230,000.

Skills this posting asks for

• machine learning
• data science
• python
• tensorflow
• pytorch
• scikit-learn
• image data
• video data
• text data
• data structures
• algorithms
• devops
• docker
• kubernetes
• ci/cd
• ai agents
• agentic workflows
• etl pipelines
• data pipelines
• workflow automation
• compiled programming language
• full-stack applications

Requirements

• 6 years of experience
• Level: senior
• Remote policy: hybrid
• Visa sponsorship: no
• Security clearance required

From the employer’s posting

“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks  The government’s demand for AI is growing far faster than the systems required to sup…