Data Scientist - SECRET cleared

Company: CGI
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal is seeking a motivated individual who is passionate about helping the team and clients achieve excellence. Qualified candidates will have a creative, holistic, and systematic approach to problem-solving. The Data Scientist is responsible for assisting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment in building a robust data infrastructure to extract insights that enable data driven decision making. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of computer and information science principles to build data pipelines using SQL, Python and PySpark. They will import and sync to various data sources, clean and standardize data elements, and fix data quality issues. They will collect, manage, and convert raw data into a usable format. This position is located in our Arlington, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Creating and maintaining scalable data pipelines from multiple sources . Collecting and storing data from multiple sources . Building, maintaining, and optimizing data tables . Coordinating with data scientists to ensure data infrastructure needs are met . Communicating with leadership to articulate progress of ongoing data initiatives as well as any blockers. . Building and maintaining processes to monitor and ensure data quality ensuring accurate information is fed into executive level dashboards . Design and implement data visualization solutions to present complex data insights in an accessible and actionable manner for stakeholders . Adhere to data governance procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all data systems and platforms . Collaborate with data stewards and stakeholders to define and maintain data standards and data management best practices to support organizational objectives Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 3-6 years of experience in data integration and management . Due to the nature of the work, US citizenship and a Secret clearance are required . Experience with SQL, Python, PySpark, Qlik or Tableau . Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills . Excellent oral and written communication skills Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: . Experience with Data Lakes . Experience supporting the defense acquisition community . Experience using Databricks . Exposure and understanding of the DODI5000 series and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework . Experience working with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $113,400.00 - $245,500.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-PC1 Skills: Data Engineering English What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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