Sr. Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
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Job Title: Sr. Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Outside Continental US * * * The Opportunity: Join CACI as a Senior Data Engineer.
We are seeking a highly experienced subject matter expert to design and implement scalable data engineering solutions that support our clients’ LAN, WAN, and UC services. In this role, you will lead complex initiatives focused on data integration, analytics enablement, and operational decision support relating to cybersecurity, compliance, and network modernization.
You will establish data standards and operational practices with mid-term strategic impact, mentor technical staff across the organization, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to senior and executive leadership. Become a part of our great team and make a strategic difference within the Intelligence Community!
Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain robust end-to-end data pipelines to support data collection, integration, transformation, and storage across multiple enterprise sources Develop and manage scalable data architectures, including raw, staging, curated, and reporting-ready layers Create trusted, reusable datasets and data structures that improve reporting consistency, dashboard performance, and analytics consumption Implement data quality controls, validation checks, monitoring, and alerting to detect schema changes, incomplete loads, freshness issues, and other data integrity risks Troubleshoot complex data issues across ingestion, transformation, and reporting workflows, identifying root causes and restoring trusted outputs Design safe and reliable data publishing patterns, including staging-to-swap deployments, rerunnable processes, idempotent loads, and backfill strategies Partner with reporting and analytics stakeholders to prepare and optimize data structures for advanced analytics, machine learning, and visualizations Lead cross-functional data initiatives that improve visibility, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data trust across operational workflows Conceptualize and implement data products, standards, and processes that enable future decision-support capabilities Stay current on advancements in data engineering, analytics architecture, data quality practices, and applied analytics methods You’ll Bring These Qualifications
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- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph OR have an active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph prior to start Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, information systems
- a related field 10+ years of related work experience as a Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, Data Scientist
- similar role Must hold a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) Proficient understanding of data governance, access control
- security best practices in regulated or sensitive environments Proven proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation, pipeline development, data validation
- analytics support Extensive hands-on experience designing and maintaining scalable data architectures, databases
- automated data engineering workflows Strong experience with database platforms, including schema design, performance optimization, views/materialized views
- data modeling Proven ability to investigate complex data issues, perform root-cause analysis
- implement sustainable corrective actions Experience developing technical standards, improving workflow reliability
- communicating technical issues and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders Desired: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a highly quantitative, technical
- engineering field Experience mentoring and directing junior/mid-level data analysts and engineers Familiarity working alongside Business Intelligence SMEs, preparing and formatting optimal data structures for machine learning and visualization tools like Tableau Exceptional ability to work with high latitude and independence, successfully managing multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.
- At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
- As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
- An environment of trust.
- CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
- You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
- A focus on continuous growth.
- Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
- Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
- At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
- Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
- The proposed salary range for this position is: $105,100-$231,100 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran
- any other protected characteristic.