Data Scientist w/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Artificial Intelligence (AI) efforts. This data scientist will play an important role helping to create technical solutions for multiple AI challenges

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in requirements management, systems engineering, or business analysis on complex programs
• Demonstrated experience supporting Federal or DoD programs, including compliance with structured lifecycle and governance processes
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Jama, JIRA/Confluence, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of requirements engineering standards (e.g., ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline

Clerarance

• TS/SCI

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in requirements management, systems engineering, or business analysis on complex programs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requirements Elicitation & AnalysisThe Requirements Manager leads structured engagement with Government stakeholders, end users, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, and refine requirements. This includes translating high-level mission needs into clear, complete, and testable functional and non-functional requirements.
• Requirements Governance & ControlEstablishes and enforces the Requirements Management Plan (RMP), including standards, processes, and approval workflows. Oversees requirements baselining and ensures all changes are formally evaluated, approved, and documented through a controlled change management process.
• Traceability & ComplianceDevelops and maintains full bidirectional traceability between requirements, design artifacts, development outputs, and verification/validation activities. Ensures compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements, supporting audit readiness at all stages of the program lifecycle.
• Change Management & Impact AnalysisSupports or leads Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities by assessing the impact of requirement changes on cost, schedule, performance, and risk. Provides data-driven recommendations to Government leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder CoordinationServes as the central point of integration between Government stakeholders, program management, engineering, and test teams. Facilitates requirements reviews, adjudicates conflicts, and ensures alignment across all functional areas.
• Verification & Validation SupportEnsures that all requirements are measurable and testable, with clearly defined acceptance criteria. Works closely with test and quality teams to confirm that delivered capabilities satisfy approved requirements.
• Tools & Data ManagementImplements and administers industry-standard requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, or equivalent), ensuring data integrity, version control, and accessibility for all authorized stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring & ReportingTracks and reports requirements-related metrics, including requirements stability, traceability coverage, and change activity. Provides regular status updates and risk insights to Government program leadership.

COMPETENCIES 

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including experience briefing senior Government stakeholders
• Ability to operate within structured governance frameworks while supporting Agile or hybrid delivery models

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Reston, Virginia and/or remote. Occasional travel within the National Capital Region (NCR)
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and m