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Leidos is seeking a Data Scientist (Applied AI – Performance Management) to support a large, mission-critical U.S. Navy program. This role supports a Performance Management team focused on improving contractual and operational performance through the applied use of data science and artificial intelligence. This position is well-suited for a hands-on practitioner who enjoys working on real operational problems and using code-first, AI-enabled approaches to identify performance risks, surface non-obvious improvement opportunities, and enable more proactive performance management. The work primarily supports Service Level Requirements (SLRs) that govern program performance, with opportunities to extend insights and methods to broader Navy performance initiatives such as World Class Alignment Metrics (WAM). Primary Responsibilities Apply data science, advanced analytics, and AI techniques to large, complex operational datasets to identify performance degradation, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities Design and implement code-first analytical solutions and models that support automated or semi-automated discovery of performance improvement opportunities Use AI and data-driven methods to evaluate, prioritize, and improve the effectiveness of Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) tied to contractual outcomes Collaborate closely with performance analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate operational challenges into data-driven solutions Explore and apply appropriate AI and machine learning techniques, balancing innovation with explainability, defensibility, and stakeholder trust Develop reusable analytical code, methods, and patterns that strengthen the team’s overall data science and AI capabilities Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including program leadership Support broader Navy performance initiatives by extending analytical methods beyond SLR-focused use cases when appropriate Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience applying data science, machine learning, or AI to real-world operational or performance problems (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree) Strong problem-framing skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for data analysis and modeling Experience working with large, messy, or heterogeneous datasets Ability to clearly and defensibly explain complex analytical results Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with applied machine learning, statistical modeling, or AI techniques for pattern detection, prioritization, or forecasting Familiarity with operational performance metrics, service-level agreements, or contract-driven environments Experience balancing advanced analytical methods with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and build stakeholder trust Exposure to AI enablement efforts, reusable analytics frameworks, or platform-based approaches Experience supporting large-scale or enterprise environments, particularly within government or defense programs If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: January 23, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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