or apply directly on STR's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days STR's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 99% of STR's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at STR
- high 100 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.
About this role
As a Senior Data Scientist at STR, you will research and develop advanced machine learning models to solve national security challenges. You will analyze complex datasets, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Your work will involve applying innovative algorithms and techniques to derive insights from various data modalities, contributing to impactful intelligence activities.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.
What you need
- Active Secret security clearance
- MS degree with 3+ years of experience, and/or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or other related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience developing and applying AI/ML methods to real-world data science problems
- Familiarity with various algorithmic techniques such as Bayesian methods, predictive models, reinforcement learning, deep learning architectures, and large language models
- Proficient with Python and the traditional data science and machine learning stack, including NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and matplotlib
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams and communicate with customers and end users
Nice to have
- Familiarity with geospatial and/or spatiotemporal data
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead research tasks amidst uncertain conditions with minimal oversight
- Experience working with large datasets (> 100 GB) and familiarity with big data infrastructure and frameworks such as AWS, Hadoop, Spark, Dask, or MapReduce
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including testing, scalability, observability, maintainability, and performance optimization
- Active Top Secret security clearance
What you get
- Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000
Worth weighing
- Position requires primarily onsite work in Woburn, MA or Arlington, VA
- Active security clearance is mandatory, which requires U.S. citizenship
- Salary range is based on external market data and varies based on multiple factors
- The role involves working under challenging constraints not typically found in commercial environments
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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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