Pay
$118K–$193K is typical
The middle half of what similar US postings state. This one doesn’t list pay.
From 3,721 postings in the last year. Stated ranges, not salaries paid.
Mid Level Data Scientist
Washington, DC
Live, first seen by us 28 days ago- Pay
USD 130,000–145,000/yearLocation-specific pay — pay source
Salary 130,000 – 145,000 USD per year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
Read the full posting- Work setting
On-site — work setting source
Work setup in the employer’s posting: onsite
From the employer’s posting- Employment
Full-time — employment source
Employment type Full-Time
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full-Time
From the employer’s posting
Before you apply
- Work authorization
- US citizens only
Ability to obtain and maintain the required US Government Security Clearance suitable for National Security Branch (NSB) programs
What you’ll work on
Full postingRedhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing national security missions by designing and deploying advanced machine learning models, custom algorithms, and data workflows across complex law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and business datasets.
Design and deploy machine learning and statistical models for national security data
Develop custom data models and algorithms to speed up data search and retrieval
Use Python and other tools to collect, wrangle, and process data
Present data-driven recommendations to executive leadership
Build charts and visualizations for non-technical audiences
From the employer’s posting
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this vital mission, we are seeking an executive-level Mid-Level Data Scientist to support the National Security Branch (NSB) and executive-level priority programs.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing national security missions by designing and deploying advanced machine learning models, custom algorithms, and data workflows across complex law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and business datasets. You will collaborate directly with government stakeholders to translate sophisticated data science discoveries into actionable, mission-critical decisions.
designing and deploying advanced machine learning models, custom algorithms, and data workflows
Develop custom data models, algorithms, and software code to optimize data search and retrieval processes.
Use modern tools and computer programming languages, including Python scripts, to collect, wrangle, and process data.
Analyze findings and present actionable, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.
Develop visualizations, infographics, and charts to communicate results and derived findings effectively to non-technical audiences.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsPreferred experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physical Sciences, or a relevant analytical discipline.
- Experience applying the latest technologies and methodologies in data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning to correlate disparate data sets and investigative events.
- Practical experience developing, training, and tuning both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
- Experience designing interactive BI dashboards and presentation-ready visual analytics for senior government leaders.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physical Sciences, or a relevant analytical discipline.
Experience applying the latest technologies and methodologies in data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning to correlate disparate data sets and investigative events.
Practical experience developing, training, and tuning both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
Experience designing interactive BI dashboards and presentation-ready visual analytics for senior government leaders.
Education & alternatives
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physical Sciences, or a relevant analytical discipline. - Experience applying the latest technologies and methodologies in data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning to correlate disparate data sets and investigative events.
About Redhorsecorp
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation.
In the employer’s words · Read in context
Posting record
Report an error- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Oct 7, 202628 days ago
- Recorded sightings
- 29
- Last seen by us
- Nov 4, 2026
These dates show when we found the posting. Check the employer’s website to confirm it is still accepting applications.
How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 28
Similar jobs usually come down between day 7 and day 55.
From 10,000 similar postings that came down. Coming down is not always a hire.
Redhorsecorp is hiring
11 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Hiring is picking up
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
See how this role fits your experience
Add your resume and we’ll mark which of these tools you already use, and point out anything in the posting that could rule you out.
- Python
- SQL
Where the posting names them
- Develop custom data models, algorithms, and software code to optimize data search and retrieval processes. - Use modern tools and computer programming languages, including Python scripts, to collect, wrangle, and process data. - Design, test, and validate the quality, integrity, and performance of data and automated data processes.
- Experience applying the latest technologies and methodologies in data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning to correlate disparate data sets and investigative events. - Advanced Python programming proficiency and clean code development utilizing common machine learning frameworks and data science libraries. - Advanced SQL and database management experience, including writing complex queries, optimizing database operations, and architecting basic ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines.
- Advanced Python programming proficiency and clean code development utilizing common machine learning frameworks and data science libraries. - Advanced SQL and database management experience, including writing complex queries, optimizing database operations, and architecting basic ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines. - Practical experience developing, training, and tuning both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
Your next step
Complete your application on jobs.lever.co. The employer’s form will show what is required.
Applying through Lever
- No account needed: one form, and Lever reads your resume into the profile recruiters search.
Already applied? Track this application
About the role
We file this job under Data Scientist, by the work the posting describes.
Data scientists use statistics and models to answer harder questions, such as whether a change worked, what demand will look like next quarter, or which customers are likely to leave.
Postings usually ask for Python or R, SQL, statistics, experiment design and common machine learning methods.
Unlike an ML engineer, a data scientist's main output is often an analysis or a first model, not software running inside a product.
US government figures for data scientists
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $120,230
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 34.6% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-2051.
Job description
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this vital mission, we are seeking an executive-level Mid-Level Data Scientist to support the National Security Branch (NSB) and executive-level priority programs.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing national security missions by designing and deploying advanced machine learning models, custom algorithms, and data workflows across complex law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and business datasets. You will collaborate directly with government stakeholders to translate sophisticated data science discoveries into actionable, mission-critical decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and design machine learning, statistical analysis, and data analysis tasks across multiple projects of varying complexity.
- Collaborate with internal and external government stakeholders to identify areas for improvement in workflows or systems.
- Design new approaches to handling, analyzing, and using large volumes of law enforcement, intelligence, investigative, and business data sets.
- Develop custom data models, algorithms, and software code to optimize data search and retrieval processes.
- Use modern tools and computer programming languages, including Python scripts, to collect, wrangle, and process data.
- Design, test, and validate the quality, integrity, and performance of data and automated data processes.
- Coordinate across functional teams to deploy predictive models and monitor operational outcomes.
- Analyze findings and present actionable, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.
- Develop visualizations, infographics, and charts to communicate results and derived findings effectively to non-technical audiences.
Required Experience/Clearance
- 6 years of experience as a Data Scientist or equivalent data-centric role (e.g., Data Analyst, Data Engineer).
- 6 years of experience utilizing multiple programming languages and statistical packages, alongside modern dataset and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools.
- 6 years of experience utilizing data systems to acquire, extract, and prepare data for research, exploration, or statistical analysis.
- 6 years of experience conducting exploratory data analysis to interpret complex data trends and anomalies.
- 6 years of experience cleaning, manipulating, munging, and sub-setting large datasets for analytical workflows.
- 6 years of demonstrated experience communicating technical analysis and findings to non-technical stakeholders using summary visualizations and tables.
- Demonstrated ability to learn rapidly and operate effectively both independently and within cross-functional team environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government Security Clearance suitable for National Security Branch (NSB) programs.
Desired Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physical Sciences, or a relevant analytical discipline.
- Experience applying the latest technologies and methodologies in data mining, predictive analytics, and machine learning to correlate disparate data sets and investigative events.
- Advanced Python programming proficiency and clean code development utilizing common machine learning frameworks and data science libraries.
- Advanced SQL and database management experience, including writing complex queries, optimizing database operations, and architecting basic ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines.
- Practical experience developing, training, and tuning both supervised and unsupervised machine learning models.
- Experience designing interactive BI dashboards and presentation-ready visual analytics for senior government leaders.
- Experience using version control systems (such as Git) to manage collaborative code repositories.
We encourage all candidates who meet the basic requirements to apply, even if you do not have any of the following experience:
Salary
130,000 – 145,000 USD per year
The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
Employment type
Full-Time
Source details
Source notes
Source excerptsSelected passages from the saved posting. Check the full description for conditions and exceptions.
- Pay
Salary 130,000 – 145,000 USD per year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
- Location & working pattern
Washington, DC
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
- Work authorization
- Demonstrated ability to learn rapidly and operate effectively both independently and within cross-functional team environments. - Ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government Security Clearance suitable for National Security Branch (NSB) programs. Desired Experience
More source context
130,000 – 145,000 USD per year The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable. Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.