Overview
Seeking an experienced Data Scientist to develop and deploy NLP and ML models for large-scale, document-focused systems. Role involves end-to-end ML workflows, integration with data pipelines, and performance optimization. Strong Python skills and experience with production environments and streaming data are key. Onsite work required at Ft. Belvoir and Reston. Security Clearance: TS/SCI required. Minimum Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in applied data science or machine learning roles.
• Strong Python skills with a focus on NLP and large language model (LLM) implementation.
• Experience with data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and mining.
• Familiarity with production-level systems and streaming data (e.g., Kafka).
• Proven ability to implement end-to-end ML workflows-from data preparation to deployment.
• Experience designing ML models for document classification, extraction, summarization, and search.
• Comfortable working with large-scale systems handling millions of documents weekly. Key Responsibilities:
• Lead development and iteration of ML models for document-centric use cases.
• Own and maintain data science workflows integrated into live production systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interface ML models with data lakes and pipelines.
• Evaluate and improve performance of deployed models.
• Ensure models align with mission-critical operational requirements. Skills and Proficiencies:
• Python for ML and NLP tasks.
• ML pipeline design and optimization.
• Data lake architectures and streaming tools (e.g., Kafka).
• Model deployment, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of systems and infrastructure concepts.
• Nice to have experience with: o MLOps collaboration and robust deployment pipelines. o Distributed systems like Cloudera, Hive, Spark, or Hadoop. o Document indexing/search platforms and GPU-based workloads. o Data tools such as R, SQL/NoSQL, EMR, and Gurobi. o Visualization libraries: Plotly, Seaborn, or ggplot2. Additional Information:
• Candidates should be willing to work onsite at both Ft. Belvoir and Reston locations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. About us:
Technical Intelligence Solutions (TIS) is dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to our customers by building a team of highly qualified professionals who thrive in a collaborative, idea-driven, innovative environment. Founded and operated by experienced engineers, TIS understands customer goals, strategies, and the expertise required to craft innovative solutions. We specialize in supporting critical DoD missions with reliable, efficient systems, networks, and applications that excel in real-time operations. Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including bi-weekly pay, 20 days of PTO, a 5% safe harbor 401k, professional development reimbursement, and a variety of healthcare options for eligible employees.

Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place. Position Overview The Systems Engineer is responsible for technical oversight and coordination of the design, development, and implementation of complex systems, ensuring they meet user needs and requirements. Systems Engineer plays a crucial role on the project team by working closely with stakeholders, users, project managers, and technical teams to ensure that the system meets the requirements and is delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities Overview General Job responsibilities include: Ability to ensure requirements traceability throughout a project lifecycle and ensure that requirements are well constructed, bounded, verifiable, and are properly validated with stakeholders
Ability to logically and systematically convert customer or product requirements to high-level system requirements. Use those requirements to estimate the schedule, cost, and resources required to do the work
Ability to fully perform tasks requires the collecting, compiling, evaluating, and publishing of information and statistical data
Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Key responsibilities include:
Requirements Generation and Traceability: Eliciting, analyzing, and documenting user requirements, and defining and decomposing system requirements down to design specifications to ensure that the final product meets the user's needs
Testing and Verification and Validation: Ensuring that system testing verifies the system meets requirements and satisfies the needs of the user and/or primary stakeholder.
Interface and Integration: Develops standards and coordinates the integration of the system across multiple disciplines and with existing systems. This may include the development of a concept of operations and specific, non-functional requirements to ensure the system can be efficiently operated and maintained. It may also entail coordinating between technical and non- technical teams working on different aspects of the system.
Trade Studies: Conducting analyses to evaluate different design options, assessing their feasibility, and recommending the best approach based on factors such as performance, cost, schedule, and risk
Project Definition and Outcomes: Defining the project outcomes, system architecture, identifying key performance parameters, and assisting a project manager to estimate the schedule, cost, and resources necessary to successfully develop, acquire, and implement the system Required Skills
Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline
Analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects
Technology Design - Adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
Ability to logically and systematically convert customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
Ability to analyze and study complex system requirements, for example:
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Apply the concept of operations set of disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, and construction of information systems across a major sector of the organization
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
Experience with activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis, and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques Desired Skills
Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
Ability to coordinate with engineers, systems analysts, programmers, technicians, scientists, and top-level managers in the coordination and planning of programs
Ability to apply critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.
Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place. Position Overview
Supports the cleanup and mapping of legacy data to future HCM system. Evaluates technical impact of changes/improvement to existing business processes. Supports development/refinement of functional requirements and customer acceptance criteria for the future HCM system. Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with the team to analyze legacy HR data, drive data cleanup, and promote adherence to the client's data quality standards and data governance principles
Support the analysis of system technical functionality against business processes
Provide technical expertise to the client on data mapping and conversion logic to meet client's business requirements Required Skills
Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's degree
Experience with full lifecycle system implementation projects, preferably for an Intel community customer
Advanced experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Intermediate experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience with data analysis
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams of business analysts, management consultants, data scientists, system engineers, and program managers
Experience with task planning and decomposition to deliver finished work products on schedule that meet customer quality standards
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and collaboration Desired Skills
Bachelor s degree in computer science, data science, or related technical discipline
At least 2 years of experience in data wrangling or data cleanup
Proficiency in SQL for querying relational databases
Knowledge of federal HR processes and data standards
Strong understanding of systems architecture
Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and/or PeopleSoft HCM implementation
Strong knowledge of data management, data lineage, and data governance principles
Experience with MS Visio and data visualization software (Power BI or Tableau)
Experience facilitating task planning and decomposition for government customers
Experience creating and delivering executive-level PowerPoint presentations (to include text, tables and graphic content) Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.
Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.