Experienced Data Scientist

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Intelligence Systems portfolio, is seeking an ExperiencedData Scientist to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon,VA.

Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio area which design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.  

This Data Scientist position performs data analytics development and data visualization to meet business requirements and provide data to the engineering teams to decrease risk and ensure engineering excellence. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Developing data analytics capabilities in Python to solve business problems

• Developing automated processes/scripts to capture and analyze data to track Key Performance Indicators across a large-scale distributed system

• Assisting with system designs to enable data science capabilities

• Assisting with maintaining data quality

• Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and suggesting optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness

• Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps

• Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices

• Staying up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) (U.S. Citizenship Required).  (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• 3+ years of experience in Data Science 

• Experience developing data analytics with Python

• Experience with common data analysis and data visualization

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Associate degree or higher in a relevant field

• Experience with common Python packages used for data science 

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or GCP

• Certifications in Data Science and/or Data Visualization

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Contract Program Award:

The position is contingent upon The Boeing Company receiving program award for a proprietary program.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Experienced (Level 3): $137,700.00 - $186,300.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.