Senior Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer (Partial Telework)

Company: GliaCell Technologies
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

An active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED. Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance. Are you a Senior Data Scientist who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? Tired of being treated like a company drone? Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again? Our engineers were certainly tired of the same. At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”. We will immerse you in the latest technologies. We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth. We will provide you with work that matters with our mission-focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers. Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists. If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you. We Make It Happen! GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks. GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat. We Offer: Long term job security Competitive salaries & bonus opportunities Challenging work you are passionate about Ability to work with some amazingly talented people Job Description: GliaCell is seeking a Senior Data Scientist on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract. Key Requirements: To be considered for this position you must have the following: Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance. (This position requires in-scope poly, within 7 years). U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering or computer science). A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in two (2) or more of the following: designing/implementing machine learning, data mining, advanced analytical algorithms, advanced statistical analysis, artificial intelligence, or software engineering with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB. An additional four (4) years of experience in software development, cloud development, analyzing datasets, or developing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline can be substituted for two (2) years of experience for a total of eight (8) years of experience required. A Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline can be substituted for four (4) years of experience for a total of six (6) years of experience required. Work well independently as well as on a team. Strong communication skills. Key Qualifications: Requires significant Machine Learning Operations / Data Science background. Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning Work with subject matters experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this information from a variety of data formats (e.g., SQL tables, structured metadata, network logs) Incorporate SME input into feature vectors suitable for analytic development and testing Translate customer qualitative analysis process and goals into quantitative formulations that are coded into software prototypes Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics Develop statistical tests to make data-driven recommendations and decisions Develop experiments to collect data or models to simulate data when required data are unavailable Develop feature vectors for input into machine learning algorithms Identify the most appropriate algorithm for a given dataset and tune input and model parameters Evaluate and validate the performance of analytics using standard techniques and metrics (e.g. cross validation, ROC curves, confusion matrices) Oversee the development of individual analytic efforts and guide team in analytic development process Guide analytic development toward solutions that can scale to large datasets Partner with software engineers and cloud developers to develop production analytics Develop and train machine learning systems based on statistical analysis of data characteristics to support mission automation Lead a team of data scientists in the development of multiple analytic efforts Work with customers and SMEs to define analytic requirements and guide the team in formulating analytics that meet requirements Guide the transition of prototyped analytics to production system Understand emerging machine learning and pattern recognition algorithms and guide a team of data scientists in integrating state-of-the-art algorithms into solutions Delegate analysis responsibilities to one or more team members and monitor performance Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (Partial Telework of 16 hours per week is expected) Note : Telework granted for this position does not become available until after the individual has been in the position for a period of time, has acclimated to tasking/duties, and has meaningful work that can be done remotely. Telework can also be removed at any time. Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $260,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents Up to 25 Days of Paid Time Off Up to 40 hours of PTO Carryover 11 Federal Government Holidays Work From Home Opportunities 401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1 Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Professional Development 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability Insurances Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available Employee Assistance Program Travel Protection Program Financial Planning Assistance Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Monthly Team and Family Events Technology Budget Global Entry Annual Swag Budget Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/ GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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