Data Scientist 1 - (R, Python, Statistics)

United States | Sept. 7, 2026

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Company: Akina, Inc.

Country: United States

Salary: $133,000 - $163,000

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full Time

Description:

Data Scientist 1 - (R, Python, Statistics)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 18-2-JR1
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Position: Junior Data Scientist

Position Required Skills:

• Experience with R or Python
• Experience using scientific methods to inform qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience with optimization, modeling and simulation, prediction, estimation, decision analysis, or engineering management
• Experience analyzing large-scale datasets
• Experience with data gathering, cleansing, and parsing
• Experience developing and applying optimization and simulation models
• Ability to work in Windows and Linux OS environments
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science

JR1 Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in statistics, operations research, or advanced mathematics

HS diploma or GED

Salary Range: $133k-$163k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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