Knight Federal Solutions

Data Scientist

Knight Federal Solutions  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Washington DC, DC 20032,

Position Type: Full Time, Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Job Duties

  • Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science such as Python, R, and SQL
  • Extensive experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and advanced statistics
  • Proven ability to work with large-scale data sets and familiarity with data querying tools
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing and ETL processes
  • Experience with AWS cloud computing platforms
  • Proficient in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications: Requirements

  • Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category
  • Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and/or technically advanced
  • Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines
  • Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction
  • Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution
  • Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence
  • Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information
  • Demonstrates working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprises
  • Structured analytic techniques include, but are not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil’s Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis
  • Demonstrates understanding of intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, including but not limited to technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to the labor category
  • Demonstrates understanding of evaluating collected intelligence reporting, engaging with collection managers, and developing collection requirements
  • Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Guides in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives
  • TS SCI w/ ability to obtain CI Poly

Desired

  • At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
  • Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.

Knight Federal Solutions

About Knight Federal Solutions

Knight Federal Solutions is a mission-driven small business headquartered in Orlando, Florida, adjacent to the University of Central Florida, with teams supporting customers across the United States.

We deliver specialized expertise in Constructive Modeling & Simulation operations and support, Systems Integration and Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence Analysis. As a trusted partner to leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community, Knight Federal applies disciplined standards, proven processes, and an unwavering commitment to superior mission execution.

Our sustained growth and performance have earned significant industry and community recognition, including the Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years from 2019–2025; Orlando Business Journal's Fast 50 list annually from 2020–2026 and Golden 100 annually from 2020–2026; the 2025 V3 Governor’s Award in the Medium Business Category; HIRE Vets Platinum and Gold Medallion Awards from 2019–2025; the Northrop Grumman World Class Team Supplier Award; the GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Award; and repeated recognition among Central Florida’s largest Modeling, Simulation & Training and technology companies.

Our approach is grounded in three core values: Be Driven, Serve Others, and Value Reputation. We bring a responsive, focused, and ethical mindset to every engagement—never cutting corners and always working to identify efficiencies, exceed expectations, and deliver meaningful results for our customers and the nation’s warfighter.

We are "Armored in Excellence, Driven by Results!"

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Year Founded
2013
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