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# Data Scientist at M9 Solutions

- **Company:** M9 Solutions
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Compensation:** $60k–$180k
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/m9solutions/jobs/5286625007

## Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist for a hybrid role supporting a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

## Responsibilities

- Builds, maintains, and improves dashboards, applications, and automations within the Power Platform (PowerBI, Power Automate, and PowerApps), SharePoint, and InfoPath environments to reduce or eliminate manual effort in data processing by automating common processes.
- Connects to and leverages application programming interfaces (APIs), system-to-system connections, and manual transfer of data as part of business intelligence extract, transform, and load (ETL).
- Builds predictive risk models backed by statistical analysis and supports data-driven solutions.
- Identifies and applies usages of AI and ML to extract key insights from unstructured system documentation for analysis, to automate processes, and to integrate with other applications.
- Develops and carries out full-service data calls, including creation of collection applications and forms, data normalization, data cleansing, and visualization.
- Creates insightful and impactful business intelligence analysis and visualizations to be consumed by senior management, IT system owners, and organizational leaders.
- Develops and improves methodologies and tools to assess cybersecurity, financial, and strategic risk at the information system, division, branch, and enterprise level.
- Researches and recommends business data storage and data integration solutions specific to the client's IT environment.
- Develops user guides and documents for business intelligence products.
- Finds and designs new approaches to handle, analyze, and use large data sets.
- Solves complex data and storage issues.
- Analyzes and reports results with actionable recommendations.
- Incorporates data science tools such as scripting (SQL, R, Python, etc.) into existing and new services to continuously advance available offerings.
- Identifies, understands, and connects new sources of business intelligence from enterprise holdings that answer key business intelligence questions from organizational leadership.
- Proposes, implements, and leverages AI and ML solutions to advance business intelligence capabilities.
- Performs data science tasks including analysis, query, aggregation, visualization, extract/transform/load, complex statements, scripts, stored procedures, and triggers, and implements business intelligence and data warehousing solutions.
- Mines data using state-of-the-art methods.
- Works on data collection for regular and ad-hoc data calls for internal and external customers; develops and enhances service request portals, dashboards, and visualizations integrating business data from SharePoint, applications, files, and internal and external data sources; creates and maintains Power Automations supporting multiple business processes; integrates AI/ML into BI reporting; cleanses and curates business intelligence datasets; re-develops a quantitative cybersecurity risk assessment tool; and develops additional quantitative risk assessment tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Top Secret security clearance.
- Strong proficiency with the Power Platform, SharePoint, and InfoPath tool suite.
- Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
- Experience with common data science toolkits, such as R, Weka, NumPy, MATLAB, etc.
- Experience with data science tools and software such as Microsoft Power BI, Anaconda, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
- In the absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to demonstrate the level of experience needed to perform at this level.

## Preferred Skills and Qualifications

- Experience connecting to and extracting/manipulating data from enterprise IT, cybersecurity, financial, HR, and facilities management systems, as well as tools such as BigFix, Sentinel, Tenable, Xacta, Microsoft Defender for Enterprise, JIRA, JIRA Service Manager, and CrowdStrike.

GH 1102

Full-Time Employee Compensation

- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position 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 position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range $60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.

## About M9 Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: M9 Solutions delivers IT services and solutions to the U.S. Federal Government, specializing in digital transformation, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and software development.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States (also has offices in Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA)
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: James McKee (Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Government Contracting (Federal Sector)
- Target customers: U.S. Federal Government agencies (B2G) – they work across 30+ Federal Agencies
- Mission or purpose statement: "Delivering the Digital Future" ™ – mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations achieve improved performance and modern, sustainable change.

## Products & Services
- **IT Talent Solutions**: Staffing and workforce solutions for federal IT projects.
- **Cloud Migration, Applications, and Infrastructure**: Cloud strategy, migration, and management services.
- **Cybersecurity**: Security assessments, CMMC compliance, and threat management.
- **Data Science**: Data analytics, data delivery, and data-driven decision-making support.
- **Digital Transformation**: Modernizing legacy systems, processes, and tools for federal agencies.
- **Software Development**: Custom application development, rated at CMMI Maturity Level 3.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **USD $22.7 million** (LinkedIn estimate, as of most recent data).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include Deloitte (on a $102M U.S. Navy contract), Silverwake Solutions LLC (forming Silver9, an SDVOSB Joint Venture). Key clients include CMS (Healthcare.gov), DHS/TSA (Secure Flight).
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Seven-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree (2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).
    - Named one of the Top 250 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area (2021).
    - Recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers of Virginia (2023, 2024).
    - Headcount of 100+ employees (company site) vs. 37 (LinkedIn estimate) – likely the LinkedIn figure is an undercount, with the company reporting over 100 employees.
    - Holds CMMI Maturity Level 3 ratings for both services and software development divisions.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Federal Focus & Clearance**: 100% focused on the Federal sector, with a deep understanding of government compliance (CMMC Level 1, V3-certified employer).
- **Proven Track Record**: Key wins include the high-profile Healthcare.gov initiative and a $102M U.S. Navy submarine contract (via Deloitte).
- **Certifications & Maturity**: CMMI Level 3, CMMC Level 1, and a strong history of Inc. 500 recognition signal quality and reliability.
- **Employee-Centric Culture**: High employee ratings (4.6/5.0 on LinkedIn; 4.7 for Culture) suggest strong retention and satisfaction.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth & Prime Contracts**: Actively pursuing new strategic contract vehicles and moving toward prime contracts rather than just subcontracts.
- **Digital Modernization**: Continued focus on cloud, cybersecurity, and data science to meet evolving federal IT needs.
- **Partnership Expansion**: Leveraging joint ventures (e.g., Silver9 with Silverwake Solutions) to expand capabilities and contract access.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Strongly employee-centric with a "best idea wins" mindset. Core values include Curiosity, Integrity, Humility, Work Ethic, Kindness, Competitiveness, Humor, Reliability, Respect. Regular pulse surveys and check-ins ensure every voice matters.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated for all roles, but based on federal contracting, many positions likely require on-site work or a hybrid model in the D.C./Virginia area. Multiple office locations (Vienna, Arlington, Atlanta).
- **Notable Perks**:
    - Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability.
    - **401(k)**: Vanguard plan with immediate vesting; M9 matches 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.
    - **PTO**: Three different PTO plans based on experience and clearance level.
    - **Holidays**: 8 paid federal holidays + up to 3 floating holidays.
    - **Certification Reimbursement**: Financial support for professional development.
    - **Matching Gift Program**: M9 matches charitable donations dollar-for-dollar up to $500/year.
    - **Employee Recognition**: Quarterly awards program celebrating core values.
- **Engineering Culture**: CMMI Level 3 rated software development, focus on innovation and bold ideas. Team is described as "driven, curious, and forward-thinking."

## Sources
1. [M9 Solutions Official Website](https://m9solutions.com/)
2. [M9 Solutions About Us Page](https://m9solutions.com/about-us/)
3. [M9 Solutions Careers Page](https://m9solutions.com/career/)
4. [M9 Solutions Why Join M9 Page](https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/)
5. [M9 Solutions LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/m9-solutions)

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