Core4ce · 17 hours ago
Principal Data Scientist / AI Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expCore4ce is seeking a Data Scientist / AI Lead to provide advanced analytical insight and AI-assisted capabilities in support of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Data Governance program. The ideal candidate will analyze metadata inventories, identify patterns and gaps, and evaluate AI-enabled techniques to support discovery, enrichment, and future-state recommendations.
Information Services
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Support analytical exploration of metadata inventories to identify patterns, gaps, and anomalies
Evaluate and prototype AI-assisted techniques for metadata enrichment, classification, or discovery (as applicable)
Support semantic discovery and advanced search concepts in coordination with UX and governance teams
Provide analytical input to Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and future-state recommendations
Collaborate with: Data Governance Analyst on governance-informed analytics and quality insights, Data Engineer on data preparation and analytical readiness, and Chief Architect on feasibility and architectural alignment
Develop analytical artifacts, findings, and recommendations to support program objectives
Support documentation and presentation of analytical results for stakeholder review
This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or applied AI supporting Federal IT or enterprise data environments
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance
Strong proficiency in Python and analytical libraries/tools used for data analysis and modeling
Experience working with large, heterogeneous datasets and enterprise metadata
Familiarity with data discovery, classification, and enrichment techniques
Experience operating in secure, RMF-governed environments
Ability to operate within Agile, SAFe, or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models
Strong analytical reasoning and ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Defense Health Agency (DHA) or health IT experience strongly preferred
Experience applying AI/ML techniques to data discovery, metadata enrichment, or data quality analysis
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, catalogs, or governance tools
Experience supporting fixed-price, milestone-based Federal contracts
Benefits
401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
Company
Core4ce
Core4ce is a mission-oriented company that serves as a trusted partner to the national security community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Morehouse
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner
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