Data Scientist at Swift (Mclean, VA)

Swift· Mclean, VA·6d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a Data Scientist in McLean, VA.

Job Description:

Provide data analysis services, including data graphics and dashboards, to help identify challenges and opportunities
Leverage coding skills and proficiency in Tableau to transform unstructured data into actionable insights, supporting customer decision-making related to production, resources and personnel

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field)
5 years of experience in data analytics, with proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases ( e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and SQL querying
5 years of experience utilizing Python or R programming with relevant libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
5 years of experience with time-series data ana lysis and producing data visualizations
US citizenship and an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

Experience with Tableau Prep
Experience using Splunk, including automated processes
Experience using enterprise services, security controls, and data management practices

Why work at Swift

Culture: Mission-driven, employee-focused, with a strong sense of purpose. Values include transparency, integrity, service, and innovation.
Work environment: Low-profile, high-impact. Roles often require clearance and on-site presence at client locations (e.g., Chantilly, Annapolis Junction, Reston). Not fully remote; likely hybrid or on-site.
Bnefits: Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time-off benefits.
Success stories: Clear career progression from analyst to chief architect, with wide pay bands (e.g., $50k–$290k) indicating room for growth and specialization.

About Swift

Company Overview

One-liner: The Swift Group provides national security technology and mission support by combining experienced field operatives with expert technologists.
Entity Type: Private (no disclosed funding stage)
Headquarters: Reston, VA, USA
Founded: 2019
Founders: Not publicly disclosed

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: National security, defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, training and logistics.
Target customers: U.S. Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community agencies (B2G).
Mission or purpose statement: “When national security leaders need something built quiet that hits loud, they turn to Swift.” — The company pairs field operators with technologists to solve complex national security challenges with speed, discretion, and precision.

Products & Services

For each major offering:

HPC Research & Technical Advisement: Specialized advisement for revolutionary high-performance computing systems supporting data-intensive missions.
Software Development & Data Solutions: Rapid prototyping, agile development, and applied data science tailored to mission needs.
Cyber Enablement: Network defense, offense, threat analysis, and resilience for enterprise and operational environments.
Operations: Mission planning and execution support delivered shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams anywhere in the world.
Training & Mission Support: Operator-led instruction and technical training across the full mission lifecycle.
Energetics: Advanced research, advisory, and deployment of energetic materials to improve system performance and operational effect.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly disclosed (privately held).
Key Metric: Over 126 open positions currently listed on the careers page, signaling rapid growth.
Notable Investors/Partners: Not publicly disclosed.
Growt Signals: Founded in 2019, now has multiple offices (Reston, Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, McLean, etc.) and supports customers across the U.S. and globally. High volume of active job postings.

Competitive Advantages

Operator-led approach: Combines real-world field experience with cutting-edge engineering, reducing the gap between mission needs and technical solutions.
Integration: Unified teams of operators, engineers, and analysts work together, avoiding siloed tools.
Discretion and trust: Emphasizes low-profile, off-the-record work, earning deep trust from national security clients.
Acountability: Company culture of owning outcomes, with a flat, agile structure.

Strategic Focus

Current priorities: Expanding capabilities in cyber, HPC, and data science while maintaining operator-driven agility. Continued support for sensitive, high-stakes missions across civilian, defense, and intelligence domains.

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