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Spatial Data Scientist - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Parsons Corporation

Springfield, VAJob$125–225K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$125–225K/yr
Location
Springfield, VA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Parsons seeks a Spatial Data Scientist to support spatial and spatio-temporal analysis of intelligence mission issues. The role develops data strategies and statistical methodologies, enables access to datasets, and supports analysis, visualization, and modeling. The candidate will work with stakeholders and maintain data across its lifecycle. A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience are stated, with additional experience accepted in lieu of the degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data StrategyData MiningSpatial AnalyticsDatabase ManagementMS OfficeArcGIS SuiteTableauSpatial Statistical AnalysisData VisualizationGeospatial PolicyData HandlingCross-Domain Data MovementData SharingStatistical SoftwareRSystem EnhancementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience10+ Years Related ExperienceActive TS/SCI Clearance With CI Polygraph

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Spatial Data Scientist to join our team! This data scientist would help drive spatial/spatio‐temporal statistical analysis of AOEA's AOR mission issues and would help develop/implement statistical methodologies for incorporating multiple datasets. The spatial data scientist will develop strategies for exposing new datasets and create migration plans for legacy datasets as well as enable the office to perform deeper analysis of trends over time, ensure that collected data can be used across the IC now and in the future, and provide greater access to data holdings. This candidate will develop and document processes for data discovery, modeling, and production that adhere to enterprise architecture standards, and will enable data for analysis, visualization, and modeling to address mission‐specific intelligence issues.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Work with various stakeholders to develop data strategies and provide the data necessary to meet AOEA requirements.

  • Use data mining for structured and unstructured information to satisfy deployer requests.

  • Apply advanced spatial analytic capabilities to derive insights from a combination of unstructured, semi-structured, and structured data.

  • Maintain, move, and manipulate data between applications and across NGA Domains, using appropriate software as technology evolves. Strength in collaboration and teamwork within, between, and across organizational boundaries.

  • Maintain databases for issues regarding full life cycle of data from design to production, conversion, migration, translation, and data quality assurance.

  • Transfer, load, and share data using current government provided capabilities in accordance with administrative policies and procedures.

  • Project long range requirements for database administration in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function as well as business function managers.

  • Identify emerging technologies/software and represent the office at technology meetings.

  • Be familiar with digital imagery and digital imagery processes

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors Degree and 10+ years of related experience. Additional years' experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

  • Must possess the ability to leverage a range of data sources (e.g., various spatial data types (including raster, vector, and web services), SharePoint, customer requests for information, survey responses, production databases, etc.) to satisfy requirements.

  • Working knowledge of MS Office, data mining, ability to develop, manipulate, and maintain databases.

  • Experience with spatial software, such as the ArcGIS Suite and Tableau. Of particular importance is software packages used for spatial statistical analysis of intelligence data and tools for data visualization.

  • Understanding of Geospatial Policies and data handling restrictions, including cross-domain data movement, and data sharing strategies with IC mission partners and customers.

  • Working knowledge of statistical software, such as R or similar.

Required Clearance:

  • Candidate must have an active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience in identifying system enhancement opportunities and new capabilities.

  • Possesses good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively as a team member.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,803 open Data Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$125–225K/yr
  • Virginia median$131–187K/yr306 salary ranges
  • US median$135–212K/yr3,814 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $175K, is 9% above the Virginia median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Data Scientist salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 389 open Data Scientist jobs in Virginia and 4,803 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Data Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,182 postings).
Education
2,342 of the 4,803 open Data Scientist jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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