Data Scientist

DEVELOP YOUR CAREERNavanti Group is a young company with significant growth potential, and we offer rapid advancement for those who excel. The success of our company lies in the quality of our people, which is why we will work hard to foster your talents and develop your career.Do really interesting workWork on innovative projects in international security, countering radicalization, new media, and business development.Have a voiceWe eschew traditional hierarchies because they stunt potential. We believe everyone has unique value to add regardless of age or title. We celebrate great ideas that can help our clients meet their objectives, and so we have institutionalized the practice of idea-sharing and development at all levels.We honor drive and excellenceOur meritocratic system provides great rewards to those who excel and drive the business.Be creativeWe encourage fresh thinking because that's what drives innovation in our field.Interested in applying for a position, but don't see one that fits right now? Submit your resume for future consideration here.Navanti provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, handicap, disability, or status as a Veteran. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant. We have a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse of power.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under US law, please click here.Data Scientist - FBI HTOCU Support (Anticipated)Project/Team: FBI Hi-Tech Organized Crime Unit (HTOCU) SupportLocation: FBI Headquarters (Washington, DC)Employment Type: Full-Time (1920 hours/year)Number of Vacancies: 1Period of Performance: 07/22/2025 – 07/21/2026, with four 1-year option periodsClearance Required: Top Secret with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph*Note: This position has not yet been funded. We are currently soliciting resumes from interested candidates in anticipation of contract award.Background:Navanti is seeking a highly analytical and mission-aligned Data Scientist to support the FBI’s Hi-Tech Organized Crime Unit (HTOCU) at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. This position directly contributes to advanced criminal investigations and intelligence operations by unlocking insight from large and complex datasets.The selected candidate will support two specialized teams—the Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) Team and the Mobile Encrypted Networks and Communications Exploitation (MENACE) Team. These teams rely on data fusion, enrichment, and visualization to investigate encrypted communications, darknet marketplaces, and other high-risk digital threats.Work will be performed onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.Core Responsibilities:Perform data wrangling, normalization, and transformation on investigative datasets.Create statistical models and dynamic visualizations that reveal patterns, anomalies, and leads.Enable investigators and analysts by converting raw data into actionable formats.Recommend and implement data architectures, storage frameworks, and retrieval pipelines.Collaborate with technical and investigative stakeholders to define analytical requirements.Document and present data methodologies, findings, and tools to technical and non-technical audiences.Technical Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of experience in applied data science, ideally in federal, law enforcement, or intelligence environments.Strong proficiency in:Scripting languages (e.g., Python, R)Data visualization tools and platformsRelational and non-relational databasesActive Top Secret clearance with CI polygraph is required.Preferred Qualifications:Deep understanding of analytical techniques relevant to intelligence and investigative domains.Experience with information assurance, anomaly detection, and statistical variance analysis.Strong presentation skills; capable of translating technical insight into operational intelligence.Familiarity with federal or law enforcement datasets, workflows, or investigative processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr