# Data Scientist (Expert) - Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

**Company:** [TOMORROW HIRE](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/pz6bMBTYwyNBHtEHsJk398.md)
**Location:** McLean, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Information Technology

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## Description

**Data Scientist (Expert) - Active TS/SCI with FSP**

**Location**: McLean, VA

**Clearance Required**: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)

**Position Type**: Full-Time, On-Site

**Salary Range**: $155,000 – $185,000

**Description**

We are seeking a Data Scientist (Expert) to support mission-focused work. The Data Scientist (Expert) is a specialized, Java-focused technical expert responsible for modernizing, refactoring, and maintaining mission-critical backend Java data processing systems and microservices for the customer. Unlike traditional Python/R data science roles, this position directly addresses a backlog of legacy Java data pipelines and requires an expert software engineer who can contribute meaningfully on Day One to system performance, object-oriented design, and enterprise web service integrations. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).

**Primary Responsibilities**

-   Legacy Java System Modernization: Analyze, maintain, and rewrite legacy Java backend processes to align with updated operational requirements and performance standards.
-   Microservices & Web Service Development: Build, maintain, and secure robust Spring Boot microservices, REST APIs, and database integrations supporting web application architectures.
-   Performance Tuning & Memory Management: Optimize multithreading, object-oriented design (OOP), and JVM memory management for high-throughput enterprise data flows.
-   Cloud & Database Integration: Deploy and maintain Java-based applications across AWS cloud infrastructure, Linux OS, Apache Tomcat, and Oracle databases.
-   Build Pipeline Management: Utilize build and version control tools (Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, Eclipse) to support continuous integration and deployment in a secure environment.

## Requirements

**Minimum Qualifications:**

-   Core Java: OOP concepts, multithreading, and JVM memory management
-   Spring and Spring Data JPA
-   Build systems & tools: Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins
-   Oracle, Apache Tomcat, AWS Cloud Framework, Linux
-   Developing & using REST web services
-   Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
-   Must work on-site in McLean, VA.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Spring Boot and REST API Java implementations to support web applications

## Benefits

**Salary**

Salary for this position is determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific budget considerations.

Proposed Salary Range: $155,000 – $185,000

**Benefits**

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

-   **100% Company-Paid Health Insurance**: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents (United Healthcare and Guardian).
-   **Protection Plans:** Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
-   **401(k) Retirement Contribution:** 15% of base salary contributed by the company, fully vested from day one.
-   **Paid Time Off:** 200 hours of PTO annually (accrued), in addition to 11 federal holidays.
-   **Bonuses**: Recruitment and business development bonus opportunities based on performance and company growth.