Data Scientist, TS//SCI with Counterinteligence Polygraph Required

Location:
Alexandria, VA
Accrete is an agentic managed services company: an AI workforce that does high-stakes, judgement-heavy work for government and enterprise clients — at the economics of software, not labor.
At the core is Accrete’s Knowledge Engine, a dynamic context graph that captures an organization’s tacit knowledge, resolves data across silos, and builds a living, auditable ground truth. Expert agents reason against that ground truth to act on complex, high-stakes decisions — not just answer questions about them.
From national security to commercial operations, Accrete delivers the work on one platform, with unlimited expert agents and expert judgement.
The Role
As a Data Scientist, you will work across data management, analytics, and AI-enabled workflows.
You will be responsible for administering and maintaining data management tools, supporting data ingestion and organization, monitoring data quality, developing analytical products, and helping users and technical teams get maximum value from mission data.
This role requires someone who is equally comfortable
managing data systems and analyzing the data within them
. You will work with large, complex, and often unstructured datasets and help ensure that data is accurate, accessible, properly organized, and ready to support operational and analytical use cases.
You will collaborate closely with engineers, AI/ML teams, product teams, and government customers to understand requirements, troubleshoot data issues, develop analytics, and continuously improve data workflows.

What You'll Do

Data Management & Tool Administration
Serve as a primary administrator and subject matter expert for data management and analytics tools
Configure, maintain, and monitor data management platforms and associated workflows
Manage data ingestion, organization, transformation, and movement across systems
Establish and maintain data structures, schemas, metadata, taxonomies, and data classifications
Monitor data pipelines and workflows for errors, inconsistencies, and data quality issues
Troubleshoot data management and tool-related issues and coordinate with engineering teams when necessary
Manage user access, permissions, configurations, and other administrative functions in accordance with security requirements
Develop and maintain documentation for data management processes, configurations, workflows, and standards
Support data onboarding and integration efforts for new datasets and sources
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive data management and administrative processes
Help establish and enforce data governance, quality, and management standards
Data Analytics
Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and actionable insights
Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical products for government customers and internal stakeholders
Translate mission requirements into analytical questions, metrics, and data products
Perform data cleaning, transformation, validation, and exploratory analysis
Develop and perform simple data extraction tasks to capture and analyze data from structured and unstructured data repositories
Create meaningful visualizations and communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Investigate discrepancies and anomalies in datasets and determine their underlying causes
Support data-driven decision-making through quantitative analysis and reporting
AI & Data Products
Work with AI/ML engineers to prepare and structure data for AI and machine learning applications
Support natural language processing, information retrieval, semantic search, and other AI-enabled use cases
Help evaluate the quality, completeness, and usefulness of data used by AI systems
Develop analytical approaches for evaluating model and system performance
Contribute to data pipelines and workflows that support production AI capabilities
Identify new opportunities to use automation and AI to improve data management and analysis
Mission & Customer Support
Work directly with government customers and mission users to understand data requirements and analytic tasks
Translate operational requirements into practical data management and analytic solutions
Support demonstrations, testing, and deployment of data capabilities in customer environments
Effectively and appropriately operate, process, and protect data from disclosure at the Controlled Unclassified Information up to the TOP SECRET//SCI level
What We're Looking For
Active TS//SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence or Lifestyle Polygraph
2–5 years of experience in data science, data analytics, data management, business intelligence, or a related technical field
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Library Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience administering, configuring, or supporting data management, analytics, database, or enterprise data platforms
Experience with ontology development and maintenance on technical systems
Strong SQL skills and experience querying and analyzing relational and/or large-scale datasets
Strong Python skills for data analysis and automation
Experience with data cleaning, transformation, validation, and quality assurance
Experience developing reports, dashboards, visualizations, and other analytical products
Understanding of data governance, metadata, data quality, and data lifecycle management
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or issues in complex datasets
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and work collaboratively with engineering teams
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal mission
Experience administering enterprise data management or analytics platforms
Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, data lineage, or data governance tools
Experience with analytic and visualization platforms such as Dataiku, Data Robot, R, SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar
Experience with relational databases, data warehouses, data lakes, or cloud data platforms
Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration workflows
Experience with APIs and automated data ingestion
Experience with Spark or other distributed data processing technologies
Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments
Experience working with classified, sensitive, or air-gapped data environments
Experience supporting AI/ML systems, including NLP, LLMs, embeddings, RAG, or information retrieval
Ability to obtain and maintain additional security clearance accesses to Special Access Programs (SAP) or Access Compensatory Control Measures (ACCM)
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means ensuring that mission-critical data is
well-managed, reliable, accessible, and useful
.
You will be successful when data management tools and workflows operate reliably, users can find and access the data they need, data quality issues are identified and resolved quickly, and stakeholders have clear analytical products to support decision-making.
You will also serve as an important bridge between
data management, analytics, engineering, and mission users
, helping turn raw and disparate data into trusted information that can support operational and AI-driven capabilities.
Salary Range:
140k-170k
The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level. The final offer may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.
Core Values & Expectations:
Impact
You take full ownership and accountability for your work, consistently seeing projects through from inception to completion with a strong bias for action. Proactively identifying challenges, you drive solutions rather than waiting for direction, and hold yourself and others to the highest standards for delivering results. With strategic thinking and a problem-solving mindset, you make informed decisions leveraging data and expertise, always looking for ways to improve processes, optimize workflows, and enhance outcomes beyond your immediate responsibilities.
Collaboration
You work seamlessly across teams, prioritizing shared goals and team success over individual credit. Engaged listening and open, candid communication are at the heart of your approach, ensuring alignment and synergy throughout the organization. You value diverse perspectives, seeking input from others to drive better results. By treating colleagues with respect and professionalism, you help build a culture of trust, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and constructively addressing conflicts to strengthen relationships and improve outcomes.
Passion for AI & Innovation
You are deeply excited about the transformative potential of AI and committed to contributing to a company shaping the future of work. With curiosity and a growth mindset, you continuously seek to learn, adapt, and stay at the forefront of new developments. Your enthusiasm for innovation drives you to explore new ideas, challenge the status quo, and find creative solutions that deliver meaningful impact. You approach your work with energy and a desire to advance both technology and the way we work.
Company Benefits
Competitive Salary:
Aligned with experience and market standards
Comprehensive Insurance:
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
401(k) Plan:
Build your financial future with our retirement savings plan
Growth & Development:
Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement support
Onsite Perks:
Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchen
Team Bonding:
Company-sponsored happy hours and social events to connect and unwind
Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.