Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking Data Scientists/Operations Research Systems Analysts (ORSA) at multiple experience-levels to join our team in the Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. You will improve organizational learning and decision-making through the systematic employment of advanced, science-based analytical methods on behalf of a large, complex client essential to U.S. national security. These positions require an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph .

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist/ORSA with MTSI you will inform and improve the decision-making of a large, complex organization through the systematic employment of advanced, science-based, data-driven analytical methods. Candidates must understand an array of ORSA concepts, analytic techniques, and decision methodologies, and should also have a working knowledge of the characteristics of a learning organization. This position will be in or near Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Your essential job functions will include but will not be limited to:

• Develop creative solutions for complex problems.
• Understand, identify, assess, craft, document, and/or employ advanced analytics.
• Use mathematics, statistical methods, operational mathematic techniques, engineering methods, and other scientific and economic principles to assess, measure, and describe opportunities, risk, performance, and effectiveness.
• Construct and execute methodologically sound quantitative and qualitative analyses in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Organize data and enable executives, managers, and technical directors in the accomplishment of critical missions.
• Lead, train, and facilitate teams through modeling and analysis.
• Facilitate decision-making meetings and analytic exchanges.
• Coach and mentor fellow members of the Data Science/ORSA profession.
• Support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across MTSI.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience in data science, operations research, or a related field, or a combination of 3+ years of work experience and an applicable Bachelor’s degree; work experience shall include 3+ years in the Intelligence Community or comparable and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teaming abilities.

Qualifications Desired:

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of related experience; or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field with 3+ years of related experience.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph with eligibility for Full Scope Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.